Black Death
It is commonly believed these animals was responsible for the transmission of the Black Death to Europe
Fleas and rats
This famous Viking is credited with colonising Iceland. He most likely earned the epithet "the Red" due to the color of his hair and beard.
Erik the Red
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
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Evidence
What year did Captain Cook arrived in Australia?
1770
What was the common form of the plague? Hints: the others are called Septicemic and Pneumonic. This disease is characterised by buboes over the body.
Bubonic plague
This famous Norse God wields a hammer named Mjölnir
Thor
What is the title given to a member of the Japanese warrior caste?
Samurai
The historical skill that requires you to read or take in information and then explain the meaning.
Interpret
The original name for the colony that became Australia (also an Australian state)
New South Wales
The changes caused to society by the Black Death led to this event, which was led by Wat Tyler.
Peasant Revolt
Vikings tended to use this weapon rather than swords as they were less expensive to make.
Axes
How many islands is Japan comprised of?
A) 10,581
B) 14,125
C) 17,648
D) 5,439
B) 14,125
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A source
What year was Adelaide High School established?
1908
The medieval plague was caused by which bacterium?
A) E. coli
B) Helicobacter pylori
C) Pseudomonas
D) Yersinia Pestis
D) Yersinia Pestis
Which Viking is thought to have been the first known European to have set foot on continental North America?
Leif Erikson
Despite the Emperor being the Head of State, this military dictator held the real power. What was their title?
Shogun
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Inquiry Question
This person is the current Head of State for Australia (not the Prime Minister)
King Charles III
What was the hierarchical structure of Medieval European society that followed the order of the king at the top, followed by nobles, knights, and finally peasants at the bottom.
Which monastery was raided by Vikings in 793 AD?
Lindisfarne
What is the Japanese term for a sword?
A) Kabuto
B) Geta
C) Katana
D) Yoroi
C) Katana
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Significance
The date that Australia became a Federation
January 1st, 1901