Introduction
Hello Sixth graders!
Today we learn about the Conquest of Mexico, and you're going to be the explorer! To get started, click on the link that says "Task". Have fun, and good luck!
-Mrs. C
Some Background for you:
By the early 1500’s the Aztec and the Incan peoples had built two huge empires in the Western Hemisphere, which Columbus never knew about since he stayed on the islands of th eCaribbean Sea. Soon the desire for riches and adventure led Spanish explores to explore the mainland. During these expeditions, the Spaniards conquered the Indian groups, thus being named conquistadors. Conquistador comes from the Spanish word “to conquer”.
Task
Your Tas
k is to find the answers to the following questions in your packet. Click 'Process' to find hints and websites.
When did Hernando Cortez leave spain?
What was his dream? What was he chosen to do?
Some tribes believed the Quetzalcoatl was the creator of what? How would he appear?
How did Cortez encourage his men to not leave?
How did Cortez speak to the Aztecs?
Who was Moctezuma?
Why did Moctezuma give gold and riches to Cortez?
Cortez took Moctezuma prisoner after he refused to do what?
Who was Dona Marina?
How many Aztecs died from Small Pox?
How large was Cortes' army?
What three things helped ensure victory for the Spaniards?
Process
Watch this video on Hernan Cortes. Answer any questions you can.
http://www.biography.com/people/hern%C3%A1n-cort%C3%A9s-9258320
Use this website to get started. Scroll to the third paragraph to begin.
http://gallery.sjsu.edu/mexican_amerixan_tradition/colonial/SPNW.html
After you have answered the first few questions, click 'Conquest' at the bottom of the site. It is the second link. Use these two sites to answer the remaining quesitons.
http://gallery.sjsu.edu/mexican_amerixan_tradition/colonial/Interact.ht…
Look here for answers as well, such as Dona Marianas job, how many Aztecs died from small pox
http://www.livescience.com/39238-hernan-cortes-conqueror-of-the-aztecs…
From this article, click the link on the right hand side that reads Tenochtitlan: History of Aztec Capital. Under 'The fall fo Tenochtitlan" find answers to how many were allied with Cortez, and three things that ensured victory to teh Spaniards.
http://www.livescience.com/34660-tenochtitlan.html
Evaluation
You will be given participation points for answering the questions assigned to you. These questions will appear again later, so work together to accomplish completion! If you finsih early, begin filling out the timeline in your notebook. Cross out 1800 and write 1400. Then add important dates we have discussed so far. Use your notebook.