Medieval Europe / Renaissance
True or False: Approximately 50% of the population in Medieval Europe were peasants.
True or False: Horsham has a population of 20,429 people
True! (2021 stats)
True or False: Australians lost $2 billion in scams in 2022
False - Australians are expected to lose $4 billion to scams in 2022, according to recent findings by the ACCC
True or False: Merchants were at the bottom of the social hierarchy
True - Unlike peasants, they produced no goods that contributed to society
True or False: Miss Buena has a dog named Humphrey.
True! 🐶
What epidemic killed more than 200 million people during Medieval Europe?
The Black Plague
What does liveability mean?
Liveability is a term to describe a community's quality of life.
When prices go down, does demand go up or down?
It goes up (People like sales!)
How many syllables are in each line of a haiku?
2. 7 syllables
3. 5 syllables
What are the 4 subjects we study in Humanities?
History, Geography, Economics, Civics & Citizenshop
Where did the Renaissance period begin?
Florence, Italy
What are the four factors of well-designed public places?
Fun, Safe, Inclusive, Welcoming
What are the four factors of production?
Land/Natural, Labour, Capital, Enterprise
What is a shogun?
A military commander
What is Horsham College's motto?
Seizing opportunities for a better future.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What is inclusive design?
Inclusive Design means designing products, services, or environments to be accessible to as many people as possible.
What is something that has been in scarce supply in recent years?
Lettuce, toilet paper, COVID-19 tests
What is one way that Japan's geography impacted its development?
Mountainous = less room for farming, terraces built on mountains
Archipelago = reliant on fishing
Location on tectonic plates played a major role in creating the island nation.
Count how many chairs are there in the room. You have 10 seconds!
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What does it mean to be a "Renaissance man"? Provide an example.
Provide 3 ways that the Horsham Skate Park will be improved
For example: Dirt track will be upgraded, more opportunities for gathering and seating, more art and colour, fitness and ninja equipment, multiple entrances, hard stand for food van parking, courts
What is equilibrium?
What was the Seppuku and when would it be performed?
Seppuku was ritualistic suicide: Samurais would take their own lives in the face of failure, or if they had violated Bushido (their code of conduct)
What is the friendliest city in the world?
Melbourne (2022).
The winners were decided on a number of factors: resident happiness, safety, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, top attractions, and highest-rated hotels.