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What was the cause of the black death?
What was the cause of the black death?
the rodents from over seas
What was the main source of spread?
What was the main source of spread?
the people
What was the main effect of the black death?
What was the main effect of the black death?
People died and the city's fall, population decreases
What were the main centers for education during the middle ages?
What were the main centers for education during the middle ages?
How can we compare the attempts to stop the spread of the black death to the spread of covid-19? Give multiple examples
How can we compare the attempts to stop the spread of the black death to the spread of covid-19? Give multiple examples
What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball
This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball
What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
The conquistadors of this European nation were responsible for the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires.
The conquistadors of this European nation were responsible for the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires.
Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
This Emperor of the Aztec civilization was killed by his own people after being taken hostage by invaders.
This Emperor of the Aztec civilization was killed by his own people after being taken hostage by invaders.
The floating gardens the Aztec used for farming were known as
The floating gardens the Aztec used for farming were known as
Mesoamerican and Inca cultures developed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex calendar
Mesoamerican and Inca cultures developed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex calendar
Which ancient Inca city and citadel was found high in the mountains undiscovered by Europeans until the modern age?
Which ancient Inca city and citadel was found high in the mountains undiscovered by Europeans until the modern age?
The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range
The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range
What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
Rather than a typical system of writing involving written language, the Inca used...
Rather than a typical system of writing involving written language, the Inca used...
The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
The sun god in the Inca religion was the most powerful deity and was known by what name?
The sun god in the Inca religion was the most powerful deity and was known by what name?
Flashcards
What caused the Black Death?
What caused the Black Death?
The fleas on rodents from overseas were the primary cause.
How was the Black Death spread?
How was the Black Death spread?
Fleas on rodents carried the disease and spread it to humans.
What was the major effect of the Black Death?
What was the major effect of the Black Death?
The Black Death resulted in widespread death leading to a significant decline in population.
What were the main centers for education during the Middle Ages?
What were the main centers for education during the Middle Ages?
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Where did the Maya civilization thrive?
Where did the Maya civilization thrive?
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What game did Maya people play with a rubber ball?
What game did Maya people play with a rubber ball?
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How was the Maya civilization structured?
How was the Maya civilization structured?
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Where did the Aztec civilization thrive?
Where did the Aztec civilization thrive?
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What was the Aztec Empire's capital?
What was the Aztec Empire's capital?
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Who was responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire?
Who was responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire?
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Who led the conquest of the Aztec?
Who led the conquest of the Aztec?
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What happened to the Aztec emperor Montezuma?
What happened to the Aztec emperor Montezuma?
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What were the Aztec's floating gardens called?
What were the Aztec's floating gardens called?
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Where did the Inca civilization flourish?
Where did the Inca civilization flourish?
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Who conquered the Inca?
Who conquered the Inca?
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What is the name of the ancient Inca city found in the mountains?
What is the name of the ancient Inca city found in the mountains?
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Where was the Inca civilization located?
Where was the Inca civilization located?
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What were the staple foods of the Mesoamerican diet?
What were the staple foods of the Mesoamerican diet?
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How did the Inca record information?
How did the Inca record information?
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What type of farming did the Inca use? Draw a diagram.
What type of farming did the Inca use? Draw a diagram.
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Who was the most important deity in the Inca religion?
Who was the most important deity in the Inca religion?
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Study Notes
Black Death
- Cause: Fleas on rodents from overseas
- Spread through rodent bites, and other people
- Impact on populations: Significant decrease in population during the middle ages
Centers of Education
- Monasteries served as centers of education during the middle ages.
Comparing Black Death and COVID-19
- Note that the exact methods of comparing these events are not available, therefore comparison is not provided.
Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
- Maya: Flourished in Mexico
- Aztec: Flourished in Mexico
- Inca: Flourished in South America
Aztec Empire
- Capital: Tenochtitlan
- Conquered by Spain.
- Hernan Cortes led the conquest
Inca Empire
- Conquered by Spain.
- Francisco Pizarro led the conquest
- Centered around Andes Mountains
- Key city/citadel: Machu Picchu
- Farming technique: Terrace farming
- Agricultural staples: Corn, Maize
- Writing system: Knotted strings (quipus) rather than a written language, employed illustrations from different plants on strings.
Mayan Government
- Organized into city-states.
Aztec Emperor
- Montezuma was killed by his own people after being taken hostage by invaders.
- Aztec farming technique: chinampas (floating gardens).
General Information
- Pocotok : Popular game played by the Maya.
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