According to the video, why didn't writing spread from the Maya to the Incas? (31:19-31:55)(1 point) Responses The Incas rejected new ideas The Incas rejected new ideas The Maya kept writing a secret The Maya kept writing a secret The shape of the American continents hindered its spread The shape of the American continents hindered its spread There was no contact between the Maya and Incas There was no contact between the Maya and Incas Question 2 What decision did Atahualpa make that proved fatal? (35:00-35:06)(1 point) Responses He invited the Spanish to meet him He invited the Spanish to meet him He decided to attack the Spanish He decided to attack the Spanish He ordered his soldiers not to carry weapons He ordered his soldiers not to carry weapons He refused to negotiate with the Spanish He refused to negotiate with the Spanish Question 3 What weapon did the Spanish possess that they didn't even know about? (42:40-42:50)(1 point) Responses Cannons Cannons Armor Armor Gunpowder Gunpowder Infectious diseases Infectious diseases Question 4 Which disease was first brought to the American mainland by a Spanish ship? (43:23-43:27)(1 point) Responses Measles Measles Smallpox Smallpox Influenza Influenza Malaria Malaria Question 5 Why were the Incas more susceptible to European diseases? (46:40-47:10)(1 point) Responses They had weaker immune systems They had weaker immune systems They had no prior exposure or genetic resistance They had no prior exposure or genetic resistance They lived in more crowded conditions They lived in more crowded conditions They had poor hygiene practices They had poor hygiene practices Question 6 Where did most of the large farm animals originate? (48:45-48:55)(1 point) Responses The Americas The Americas Australia Australia Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Eurasia and North Africa Eurasia and North Africa Question 7 What percentage of Native Americans are estimated to have been killed by Old World diseases? (49:25-49:35)(1 point) Responses 50% 50% 75% 75% 85% 85% 95% 95% Question 8 How much gold and silver did Atahualpa hand over to the Spanish? (50:50-51:00)(1 point) Responses 10 tons 10 tons 15 tons 15 tons 20 tons 20 tons 25 tons 25 tons Question 9 What happened to Atahualpa after he handed over the treasure? (51:05-51:20)(1 point) Responses He was set free He was set free He was imprisoned for life He was imprisoned for life He was sent to Spain He was sent to Spain He was executed He was executed Question 10 According to Jared Diamond, why were Europeans "accidental conquerors"? (52:11-53:02)(1 point) Responses They were braver than other peoples They were braver than other peoples They were the first to acquire guns, germs, and steel due to geography and history They were the first to acquire guns, germs, and steel due to geography and history They were more inventive They were more inventive They had superior personal qualities They had superior personal qualities Question 11 By the end of which century had European powers colonized much of the world? (53:03-53:20)(1 point) Responses 17th century 17th century 18th century 18th century 19th century 19th century 20th century

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Here are the answers based on the questions you've provided:

1. Question 1: Why didn't writing spread from the Maya to the Incas?

   • Answer: There was no contact between the Maya and Incas.

2. Question 2: What decision did Atahualpa make that proved fatal?

   • Answer: He invited the Spanish to meet him.

3. Question 3: What weapon did the Spanish possess that they didn't even know about?

   • Answer: Infectious diseases.

4. Question 4: Which disease was first brought to the American mainland by a Spanish ship?

   • Answer: Smallpox.

5. Question 5: Why were the Incas more susceptible to European diseases?

   • Answer: They had no prior exposure or genetic resistance.

6. Question 6: Where did most of the large farm animals originate?

   • Answer: Eurasia and North Africa.

7. Question 7: What percentage of Native Americans are estimated to have been killed by Old World diseases?

   • Answer: 95%.

8. Question 8: How much gold and silver did Atahualpa hand over to the Spanish?

   • Answer: 20 tons.

9. Question 9: What happened to Atahualpa after he handed over the treasure?

   • Answer: He was executed.

10. Question 10: According to Jared Diamond, why were Europeans "accidental conquerors"?

    • Answer: They were the first to acquire guns, germs, and steel due to geography and history.

11. Question 11: By the end of which century had European powers colonized much of the world?

    • Answer: 19th century.

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