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Maya + Mali Jeopardy

Maya + Mali Jeopardy. Geography 100 200 300 400 500. Terms 100 200 300 400 500. Daily Life 100 200 300 400 500. Leaders 100 200 300 400 500. Mixed 100 200 300 400 500. Two of the countries in which the Maya live.

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Maya + Mali Jeopardy

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  1. Maya + MaliJeopardy Geography 100 200 300 400 500 Terms 100 200 300 400 500 Daily Life 100 200 300 400 500 Leaders 100 200 300 400 500 Mixed 100 200 300 400 500

  2. Two of the countries in which the Maya live Mexico, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador + Guatemala Geography for 100

  3. The western border of this African Kingdom touches the Atlantic Ocean What is Mali? Geography for 200

  4. These were the most important trade items in west Africa. What are salt and gold? Geography for 300

  5. This was the most important crop for the Maya. What is maize (corn)? Geography for 400

  6. This was one of the farming techniques used by the Mayas. What is: slash and burn Mounds in marshes Geography for 500 Problematic agricultural practice(s) Slash and burn; mono-cropping; overfarming

  7. The chief leader of a Muslim state. What is a sultan? Terms for 100

  8. Two jobs of a griot. What is: Storyteller Advisor to the king Teacher of history and law Terms for 200

  9. The name of the trading technique used by the salt and gold traders. What is silent barter/ silent trade? Terms for 300

  10. These are paved roads that connected the Maya capitol of Tenochtitlán to the mainland. What are causeways? Terms for 400

  11. The mathematical base for the Maya number system. What is base 20? Terms for 500 Their first 3 place values? What are one’s, twenties, and 400’s (20x20)

  12. Name one feature from the CLASSIC period of the Mayas. Pyramid temples Focus on math, astronomy + farming Cities Daily Life for 100 The post-classic era ended with this. What is the Spanish conquest?

  13. Until the Toltecs came, this Mayan social class planned and fought all the wars. Who are the nobles? Daily Life for 200 This class was also the only one to do this. What is study the skies / spirit world?

  14. The Aztecs received corn, cloth, rubber, and wood from conquered people just as the Kingdom of Mali  demanded _____________ for protecting trade routes.” What is tribute? Daily Life for 300

  15. Name two reasons ancient Africans used masks. Celebrations + ceremonies To communicate with ancestors To feel a spirit’s presence To show a family’s symbol Daily Life for 400

  16. Two features of common Mayas. Gave tribute to rulers Farmers Women worked at home Did NOT get to study skies Daily Life for 500

  17. The head of Mayan society. What is the king? Leaders for 100

  18. Sundiata showed his kind heart through this act. He helped the witches gather herbs from his mother’s garden. Leaders for 200

  19. The Spanish banned this when they conquered the Maya. What is writing? Leaders for 300

  20. Two features of Timbuktu’s “Golden Age”. Large mud and brick buildings Library’s collection of manuscripts Scholars came from other countries Scholars from Timbuktu were recruited 25,000 students attended the university Strong trade Leaders for 400

  21. Describe three accomplishments of Mansa Musa. Expanded empire of Mali Reigned 25 years Standardized trade and law Built mosques Emphasized education built libraries and schools, brought in teachers Leaders for 500

  22. A religious journey made by Muslims What is a pilgrimage? Mixed for 100

  23. These people were used for human sacrifice by the Mayas. Who are criminals, prisoners and slaves? Mixed for 200 Why did Mayas sacrifice humans? To feed their gods.

  24. Describe one achievement of the Mayas. Farming techniques Zero Art: cloth, pottery, murals Understanding of astronomy Architecture Cities Trade (by canoe and road) Mixed for 300

  25. This organ was taken from a person for a Mayan sacrifice. What is the heart? Mixed for 400

  26. Describe one theory of the collapse of the Mayan civilization, including SPECIFIC support for that theory. Drought – pollen levels; not enough food Agriculture – bone disease; poor soil leads to less food Warfare – glyphs/walls; more fighting (fewer farmers, more dying in war) Mixed for 500

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