Medieval and Ancient Civilizations Quiz

A disease caused by fleas on rodents that spread rapidly during the Middle Ages, resulting in vast population decline.

The rodents, specifically rats, that carried the plague-infected fleas.

The fleas on rodents that transmitted the plague to humans.

Monasteries served as centers of learning during the Middle Ages.

The Maya civilization flourished in Mexico, known for its advanced societal structure and cultural achievements.

Pok-ta-pok was a popular Mayan ball game, played using a rubber ball.

The Mayan civilization was governed by independent city-states.

The Aztec civilization thrived in Mexico, known for its powerful empire and advanced agricultural practices.

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire.

Spaniard conquistadors played a central role in the fall of both the Aztec and Inca Empires.

Hernán Cortés was the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.

Montezuma was the Aztec emperor who was killed by his own people during the Spanish conquest, after being taken hostage.

Chinampas are floating gardens developed by the Aztec for agricultural purposes.

The Inca Empire flourished in South America, known for its unique culture and impressive architectural achievements.

Francisco Pizarro was the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire.

Machu Picchu, a high-altitude Inca city and citadel, was hidden from Europeans until discovered in the modern age.

The Inca civilization was built around the towering Andes mountain range.

Corn, or maize, was a staple food source in Mesoamerican civilizations.

The Inca used knotted strings called quipus to record information and keep track of their records.

The Inca developed terraced farming, creating flat platforms on hillsides to increase agricultural land.

Inti, the sun god, was considered the most powerful deity in Inca religion.

The Black Death, a devastating pandemic in the Middle Ages, was caused by the plague-infected fleas on rodents.

The Black Death spread primarily through the fleas on rodents, which traveled on ships and through trade routes.

The Black Death caused a massive decline in population, had a significant impact on society, and altered the course of history.

Monasteries served as the main centers for education during the Middle Ages. They provided education for both monks and lay people.

Both the Black Death and COVID-19 are infectious diseases that spread rapidly and have a significant impact on society. Both required public health measures like isolation and quarantining to control their spread.