Current Events
Artifacts, audio recordings, diaries, memoirs, etc. are examples of ____________ sources.
primary
Another name for the Middle Ages, roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, when castles, knights, and feudal systems were common.
The Medieval Times / Period
The way that wind, water, ice, or gravity wears away rocks.
Erosion
What does SDG (from the UN) stand for?
Sustainable Development Goals
New Dehli
Textbooks, biographies, and encyclopedias are examples of ________________ sources.
secondary
A society with cities, organized government, culture, and technology.
civilization
What is "Day Zero" in water management?
The moment when a city or region runs out water for its population.
Give one example of a renewable energy source.
Wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, wave, etc.
How many cantons are there in Switzerland?
26
Used by students, scientists, and lawyers to build arguments or reports.
evidence
Name of the lead Spanish Conquistador that took over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
Hernan Cortes
A long period of dry weather.
drought
Which of the following modes of transportation is the most sustainable? Driving a car; biking; or public transportation.
biking
How many states are there in the United States?
50
Name one resource from the ISZL Lib. Guides.
BrainPop, Britannica, ClickView, GALE, WorldBook, TimeMaps...
One of the most devastating pandemics in human history. Arrived in Europe in 1347-51 and spread rapidly. It killed millions.
The Black Plague/Death
An artificial lake that stores water for human use.
reservoir
How many SDGs are there?
17
According to World Population Review, which southeastern Asian country (city-state) is ranked the 4th richest in the world (Per Capita)?
Singapore
Why is it important to look at multiple pieces of evidence to understand history or a current event?
Answers will vary.
In 1066, it is the place where the Normans and English fought.
Hastings
A process of removing salt from ocean water.
desalination
In which city were the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 'born'?
Rio de Janeiro - 2012
According to the ISZL website, how many nationalities are represented by our students?
60