Maya, Aztec & Inca
This civilization built large cities such as Tikal in Mesoamerica.
Who were the Maya?
This kingdom became wealthy through the gold-salt trade.
What was Mali?
This economic system was based on a country increasing wealth by controlling trade and colonies.
What is mercantilism?
How many original British colonies were established in North America?
What are the 13 Colonies?
Who said, "What Test?"
Fede
This civilization built its capital city, Tenochtitlan, on an island in a lake.
Who were the Aztec?
This famous ruler of Mali traveled to Mecca.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Under mercantilism, colonies were expected to provide these to the mother country.
What are raw materials/resources?
Colonists protested taxation without this.
What is representation?
What is a common word Ms. McHugh says a lot?
Alright
This civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains.
Who were the Inca?
This civilization built impressive stone structures without mortar.
What was Great Zimbabwe?
The country that controlled the American colonies before the Revolution.
What is Great Britain?
This event involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Who said, "Oh Sugaa!"
Nitya
The Maya were especially known for advancements in these two academic fields.
What are mathematics and astronomy?
This kingdom helped spread Christianity in East Africa.
What was Aksum?
Mercantilism benefited this group most.
Who were the mother countries (European nations)?
These laws were passed to punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party.
What are the Intolerable Acts?
How tall is Gabe?
176cm or 5 foot 8 inches
Name one similarity between the Aztec and Inca empires.
Strong governments, tribute systems, engineering achievements, organized societies, or large empires.
How did trade help African kingdoms grow and prosper?
It increased wealth, spread ideas, connected regions, and encouraged cultural exchange.
How did mercantilism contribute to tensions between Britain and the colonies?
Britain restricted colonial trade, controlled manufacturing, and used colonies primarily for economic benefit, leading many colonists to resent British control.
Explain one major reason the American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain.
Taxation without representation, limits on self-government, unfair trade restrictions, British military presence, or violations of colonial rights.
What year will this 8th grade class graduate high school? Quickest answer gets the point!
2030