Practice Demographic Shifts - 4.1 | Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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4.1 - Demographic Shifts

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Question 1

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What disease had the most significant impact on indigenous populations?

💡 Hint: Think of a disease that was responsible for mass deaths in the Americas.

Question 2

Easy

What was the Encomienda system?

💡 Hint: Consider how colonizers treated indigenous people during colonization.

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Question 1

Which disease was responsible for the greatest decline in indigenous numbers?

  • Influenza
  • Smallpox
  • Measles

💡 Hint: This disease is often associated with extensive loss of life during colonization.

Question 2

The Encomienda system was designed to assist indigenous populations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about whether the system served indigenous people's needs or focused on extracting labor.

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Question 1

Discuss how the demographic changes among indigenous peoples have ongoing effects on modern societies in the Americas. What specific examples can you provide?

💡 Hint: Consider both positive and negative consequences of these historical shifts.

Question 2

Explore the moral implications of the Encomienda system. How can it be viewed through the lens of modern ethical standards?

💡 Hint: Think about how the intentions versus actions reflect on ethical standards today.

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