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SS6 Q3 2025-26
Aztec, Inca, Maya, Ancient China, Black Death
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many people died from the Black Death in the Middle Ages? | At least 75 million people |
| What is the name of the political and social system in medieval Europe where land and power were exchanged for loyalty? | Feudalism |
| These missionaries used the Silk Road to spread their religion | Buddhists |
| What were symptoms of the Black Death? | Fever, buboes in armpits, groin and neck, and vomiting |
| Black Death was treated by these ineffective methods | Bloodletting, aromatic herbs and medicines and potions |
| The Aztecs built floating gardens in the water around their city of Tenochtitlan. These gardens were called: | Chinampas |
| Why has salt been so valuable throughout history? | It is necessary for preserving meats and for health |
| Which two adaptations helped Peruvians travel over difficult terrain? | Rope bridges and paved roads |
| Regarding ancient Chinese dynasties, which term refers to a philosophy using harsh rules and punishments to rule a kingdom? | Legalism |
| What achievement allowed people to transport water over long distances? | Aqueducts |
| Which two resources were at the center of trade in ancient West African kingdoms? | Salt and gold |
| Name the Chinese dynasty that gained power from developing new philosophies. | Zhou |
| These advancements have helped prevents another Black Death outbreak | Sanitation, antibiotics, pest control |
| This West African Kingdom lasted less than 100 years | Songhai |
| Why did the Bantu people leave their land? | A lack of land and resources |
| The Silk Road connected these two regions: | The Han Dynasty in China and the Roman Empire on the Mediterranean Sea |
| What is a cenote? | A large sinkhole that the Mayans used as a source of fresh water |
| Mansa Musa ruled which extremely wealthy ancient West African Kingdom? | Mali |
| Which Chinese dynasty was known for its legalistic form of government? | The Qin Dynasty |
| The first Great Wall of China was made of this | Mud, sticks and dirt |
| Which adaptation helped this civilization survive frequent earthquakes | The Inca built walls with no mortar that would "bounce" during an earthquake and then fall back into place |
| Which two types of people died in high numbers because of frequent exposure to the Black Death? | Doctors and clergy |
| Why did more people in medieval Europe die from the Black Death than in the Middle East? | People lived closer together in cities, natural immunity and poor sanitation |
| Which civilization's capital was built in the middle of Lake Texcoco? | Aztec |
| Why was the punishment for revealing how to make silk so harsh? | Only the Chinese knew how to make it and it was a luxury good. |
| Which civilization is best known for building its capital in the mountains and carving terraces there for farming? | The Incas |
| What were the major dangers of traveling on the Silk Road? | Bandits, thirst and sandstorms |
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