The Aztecs
Who was the Spanish leader that led the conquest of the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes?
What precious metals did the Spanish take from the Aztecs?
Gold and Silver
What happened to many native traditions after the Spanish conquest?
Lost or changed
What language spread as a result of the Spanish conquest?
Spanish
What did the Mongols use to ride into battle?
Horses
Which indigenous empire did Hernan Cortes conquer?
Aztec Empire
What religion did the Spanish spread in the Americas?
Catholicism
What happened to many native traditions over time?
They were often lost or changed.
What are the houses of Dandenong High School named after?
Native Australian Plants
What was the Silk Road known for?
What happened to the native population when the Spanish invaded?
Decimation/Destroyed/Killed
Who did the Spaniards assign as the leaders of the Aztec Lands?
Spanish People
This term refers to the period of peace and stability that followed the Mongol conquests.
Pax Mongolica (or Mongol Peace)
What is the first day of term 2?
22 April 2025
What was Genghis Khan's name?
Temujin
Who was the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest?
Moctezuma
Name one infectious disease that decimated the aztec empire?
Smallpox
What language do the modern day Mongol's speak?
Mongolian
Name Dandenong High's 7 Houses
The Mongol's enemies generally had 3 options when faced with the Mongol army. Name the 3 options.
Which civilisation did the Aztec people originate from?
Mesoamerican civilization.
Where do the descendants of the native Aztec people live now?
Mexico
What crops made there way to Europe from the Americas?
Crops including tobacco, pumpkin, and corn, made their way to Europe from the Americas.
What is Mr Quoc and Ms Angel studying at University?
Teaching
The Mongols tried to invade Japan twice and were stopped. What is the name of the natural disaster that stopped them?
Typhoon or Kamikaze