Religion
Society
Mystery questions
Europeans and Americans
Danger Zone
100
In Shinto, what does a frog represent?
Money or wealth
100
What system did the Aztecs use to maintain their empire?
a tribute system
100
How did the Shogunate end?
The Shogun resigned and gave his power to the Emperor
100
What was the reason for Columbus' voyage in 1492?
To find a passage to India
100
Pick a team and then reveal what happens next...
That team may choose your next question. If you accept, gain 100 points. If you refuse, lose 100 points.
200
Name one type of sacrifice that Aztecs made for the gods that did NOT involve killing a person or animal.
Blood-letting
200
During the Shogunate era, what does the Japanese Emperor actually do?
Engages in religious rituals and ceremonies
200
Correctly list all the ingredients of an Aztec hot chocolate
Milk/water, chili, vanilla, cinnamon, cacao/chocolate (honey or sugar is optional)
200
What does "Requerimiento" mean?
Request
200
How many Kahoot quizzes have we done this term?
5
300
Name two core aspects of the Shinto faith
Family and tradition, the natural world, cleanliness and festivals
300
Name two types of clothing that distinguished Aztec nobles from commoners
Feathers, capes, bright colours, sandals
300
What was the population of Mexico before and after European conquest?
25 million before, 1 million after
300
When they approached Tokyo, what did the Americans do to frighten the Japanese?
They fired their cannons into the ocean.
300
DANGER
You may receive 300 points, but then whatever is revealed will happen immediately...
You may back out of this without losing any points.
The team coming last receives 500 points
400
Which Aztec gods have their own temple at the centre of Tenochtitlan?
Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc
400
Name two strategies the Japanese used to stop deforestation
planting new trees, logging restrictions, better farming methods
400
Open up a map - point out where the line for the treaty of tordesillas was.
400
What is the correct sequence of events beginning with Cortes arriving in Mexico and ending with the destruction of Tenochtitlan?
Cortes arrives
He makes contact with Montezuma
He is welcomed into Tenochtitlan
Montezuma is arrested and then killed
The Spanish commit a massacre in Tenochtitlan
The Spanish flee from the city
The Spanish return with allies to destroy Tenochtitlan
400
MINEFIELD
Lose 400 points!
Reveal what happens next immediately...
If you aren't coming first, get a refund!
500
How would you enter a Shinto Torii gate?
On the sides - you must leave the centre for the spirits to pass through
500
Name at least 3 public features of Tenochtitlan
Four symmetrical districts, sewage system, garbage collectors, aqueducts, postal service, street cleaners, public toilets, public schools
500
Describe the New Fire Ritual in as much detail as you can
After the sun goes down, all the fires in the city are put out. Then, sacrifices are performed where a heart is cut out of the chest of captured prisoners of war at the top of a temple in the religious district.
500
How did the British benefit from Spanish colonisation of the Americas?
They hired pirates to steal gold from their cargo ships.
500
What is Mr. Papas' favourite colour?
Red