The Aztec and Inca Empires

CHAPTER 15:

The Aztec and Inca Empires

CA Standards: 7.7.1, 7.7.3

Objectives
Students will learn that …

1. The Aztecs built an empire though warfare and trade and created an impressive capital city in Mesoamerica.

2. Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire.

Vocabulary

1. causeways
2. conquistadors
3. Hernán Cortés
   
4. Moctezuma II

This Week:

1. MONDAY

• Ch 15 Intro
• Q/W #31
• Key Terms
• Read Section 1
• Section Assessment
  

1. TUESDAY

• Ch 15.1 Review
• Q & A about the Aztecs
• Video (Warriors)
  

1. WEDNESDAY

• Ch 15.2 Intro
• Q/W
• 15.2 Key Terms
• Class Discussion / Map / Diagram Walk Thru
  

1. THURSDAY

• Ch 15.2 review
• Key Terms Q/W
• Class Activity to focus knowledge and concepts
  

1. FRIDAY

• Vocabulary Builder Activity
• Quiz on Ch. 15 sections 1 & 2
• Closure

*Next Week Ch. 15 Section 3 and the Ch. 15 Test!

WARNING!!!!

The Video Below is EXTREMELY violent, make sure to get parent/guardian permission before viewing!!!!

Extra Credit Question: After watching the video, WHY do you feel that these cultures looked to the "heart" to please the Gods?