Aztecs
Mongols
Tang Dynasty
Mystery
DBQ Skills
100

Where did the Aztecs live?

Central America

100

Where did the Mongol Empire exist?

From East Asia to Eastern Europe, including parts of the Middle East
100

Who was the most famous Tang leader?

Emperor Taizong

100

Which people group created chinampas

Aztecs

100

What goes in your introduction pararaph

4 sentences Historical Context (big C)

Thesis statement 

200

Describe what the chinampas were

Floating gardens used for agriculture 

200

Which trade route did the Mongols control?

The Silk Road

200

The Tang Dynasty is also called China's Golden Age. Describe what a Golden Age is. 

A Golden Age is a time of general peace and prosperity where systems of writing develop, trade flourishes, and the arts proliferate in a country. It is considered the height of a country's cultural development. 

200

Who created the world's first paper currency? (name the modern day country)

China

200
What are the parts of a quote sandwich?
topic sentence

Evidence

HIPPO analysis

tie back

300

Explain the purpose and role of human sacrifice in Aztec society

The Aztecs sacrificed people to their gods 

300

Who was the most famous Mongol leader?

Genghis Khan

300

Explain the difference between Confucianism and Taoism.

Confucianism emphasizes harmonious relationships with other people. It teaches respect for elders and strong personal ethics and morality. 

Taoism emphasizes peace with the universe and with fate. It teaches that the universe is all connected and that people should seek to achieve balance. 

300

Which people's capital city was Tenochtitlan?

Aztecs

300

What does HIPP stand for?

Historical Context

Intended Audience

Purpose

Point of View / Perspective

400
Explain what the Codex Mendoza was. 

The Aztecs kept track of the tribute payments they required from other tribes when they conquered them on the Codex Mendoza. 

400

What was the purpose of taxation in the Mongol empire?

The purpose of taxation was to gain loyalty from newly conquered people. The Mongols especially taxed the Chinese people they conquered. 

400

When did the Tang Dynasty exist?

618 to 907 CE (AD)

400

How did the Mongols use forced labor?

The Mongols forced conquered Chinese people to finish constructing the grand canal which connected northern and southern China. 

400

How many documents do you need to use for full points on the final DBQ?

6

500

Who was Huitzilopochtli in Aztec society?

Huitzilopochtli was the Aztecs sun god and tribal deity. The Aztecs believed that Huitzilopochtli was constantly fighting against darkness, and that if the darkness won, the world would end. They believed that they needed to feed Huitzilopochtli with human blood and hearts to keep the sun moving across the sky.

500

Explain the legacy of the Mongols and how they are remembered today.

The Mongols are known for being brutal conquerors, killing 11% of the total world's population at the time. Yet they also created strong systems of local government using the meritocracy and extended religious tolerance to the places they conquered. 

500

Explain the legacy of the Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty developed an effective system of bureaucracy to govern and unite China under Emperor Taizong and who expanded the empire to the West. The Tang Dynasty fell due to internal rebellion. 

500

Write a sentence stem that would work to use historical context as HIPPO analysis?

Some additional context reveals...

Also at this time...

500

How many different HIPP skills do you need to use for the final DBQ for full points?

4

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