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What was the cause of the black death?
What was the cause of the black death?
The rodents from overseas
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 decrease
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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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.
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What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
What area of the world did each of these civilizations flourish in?
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This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball.
This popular game was played by the Maya using a rubber ball.
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What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
What was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?
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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.
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Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
Who led the conquest of the Aztec? (name)
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In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
In terms of government, the Maya were organized into:
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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.
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The floating gardens the Aztec used for farming were known as
The floating gardens the Aztec used for farming were known as
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Mesoamerican and Inca cultures developed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex
Mesoamerican and Inca cultures developed a complex understanding of astronomy which helped them develop a complex
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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?
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The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range.
The Inca civilization was built around this mountain range.
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What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
What are the staples of the Mesoamerican diet?
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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...
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The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
The Inca used what type of agricultural practice? Draw an example
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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?
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Study Notes
Black Death
- Cause: Fleas on rodents from overseas
- Main source of spread: Rodents
- Effect on populations: Significant population decrease
Medieval Education
- Main centers for education: Monasteries
Comparing the Black Death and COVID-19
- Similarities in attempts to stop spread (e.g., quarantine) can be drawn
- Further examples could be discussed
Mesoamerican Civilizations
- Maya: Flourished in Mexico
- Aztec: Flourished in Mexico
- Inca: Flourished in South America
Mayan Culture
- Popular game: Pok-a-tok (played with a rubber ball)
- Aztec capital: Tenochtitlan
Spanish Conquest
- Conquistadors: Spanish explorers
- Aztec leader conquered: Hernán Cortés
- Inca leader conquered: Francisco Pizarro
Mayan Government
- Political structure: City-states
Aztec Emperor
- Montezuma II: Killed by his own people
Aztec Farming
- Floating gardens: Chinampas
Mesoamerican and Inca Cultures
- Astronomy understanding: Complex calendar systems were developed
Inca Civilization
- Important city: Machu Picchu
- Staple foods: Corn and maize
- Writing system: Quipu (not a written language, but a system of knots)
- Agricultural practice: Terraced farming
- Most powerful deity: Inti (sun god)
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Description
Explore the intricate details of Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Maya and Aztec, along with the impact of historical pandemics like the Black Death. This quiz examines the educational structures, political systems, and the cultural practices that shaped these societies. Additionally, it draws parallels between historical and contemporary events in disease management.
