Aztec, Maya, or Inca?
Medieval European Feudalism
Renaissance & Reformation
Exploration & Expansion
Feudal Japan & Imperial China
100

Which civilization built the city of Tenochtitlan on a lake?

Who are the Aztec?

100

What is the term for the system where land was exchanged for loyalty and protection?

What is feudalism?

100

What invention by Gutenberg helped spread Renaissance and Reformation ideas quickly?

What is the printing press?

100

What was the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and New World called?

What is the Columbian Exchange?

100

What was the military ruler of Japan called during the feudal era?

Who is the Shogun?

200

Which civilization used quipus (knotted strings) to keep records instead of a written language?

Who are the Inca?

200

Where did peasants live and work in the feudal system?

What is a manor?

200

Which philosophy of the Renaissance focused on individual potential and achievements?

What is Humanism?

200

Which explorer conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico?

Who is Hernan Cortez?

200

Which Japanese social class was at the bottom of the hierarchy but made up most of the population?

Who are the peasants?

300

Which civilization had a complex calendar and built pyramids in cities like Chichen Itza?

Who are the Maya?

300

Who was crowned "Holy Roman Emperor" by the Pope in 800 CE, strengthening the power of the Church?

Who is Charlemagne?

300

Which Renaissance city became wealthy from banking and trade and helping spark the Renaissance?

Where is Florence? 

300

Name one technological improvement that helped explorers navigate during the Age of Exploration.

What are the compass, astrolabe, or caravel?

300

Which dynasty in China built the Forbidden City and promoted Confucian values during the 14th–17th centuries?

What is the Ming Dynasty?

400

Which civilization was built on the Andes Mountains and used suspension bridges and llama to navigate the mountainous terrain?

Who are the Inca?

400

What was one major result of the Bubonic Plague on Europe's population and economy?

(Hint: three part answer) 

What are population loss, labor shortage, and decline of feudalism?

400

Who began the Protestant Reformation by posting the 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church?

Who is Martin Luther?

400

What was one major effect of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on African societies?

(Multiple correction answers)

What are population loss, African retentions, disruption of communities, new cultural traditions in the Americas, and/or creolization? 

400

How did Tokugawa Shogunate policies affect Japan’s social structure?  

What is isolation from foreign influence?

500

Which civilization was known for human sacrifice, chinampas (floating gardens), and tribute systems?

Who are the Aztec?

500

What were two major effects of the Crusades on Europe and the Islamic world?

(Hint: four part answer)

What are increased trade, cultural exchange, weakened feudalism, and lasting religious tensions? 

500

What was the Catholic Church’s response to the Reformation, including reforms made at the Council of Trent?

What is the Counter Reformation?

500

How did the Columbian Exchange impact the global economy and diets?

(Hint: two part answer) 

What are the introduction of new crops led to population growth and increased global trade?

500

How did Qing Dynasty policies reinforce traditional Chinese society and hierarchy?

(Hint: two part answer)

What are strengthened Confucian ideals and limited foreign influence?