Where did the Aztecs live?
Central America
Where did the Mongol Empire exist?
Who was the most famous Tang leader?
Emperor Taizong
Which people group created chinampas
Aztecs
What goes in your introduction pararaph
4 sentences Historical Context (big C)
Thesis statement
Describe what the chinampas were
Floating gardens used for agriculture
Which trade route did the Mongols control?
The Silk Road
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.
Who created the world's first paper currency? (name the modern day country)
China
Evidence
HIPPO analysis
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Explain the purpose and role of human sacrifice in Aztec society
The Aztecs sacrificed people to their gods
Who was the most famous Mongol leader?
Genghis Khan
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.
Which people's capital city was Tenochtitlan?
Aztecs
What does HIPP stand for?
Historical Context
Intended Audience
Purpose
Point of View / Perspective
The Aztecs kept track of the tribute payments they required from other tribes when they conquered them on the Codex Mendoza.
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.
When did the Tang Dynasty exist?
618 to 907 CE (AD)
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.
How many documents do you need to use for full points on the final DBQ?
6
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.
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.
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.
Write a sentence stem that would work to use historical context as HIPPO analysis?
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How many different HIPP skills do you need to use for the final DBQ for full points?
4