The atlantic world (aztec and inca)
Transcript of The atlantic world (aztec and inca)
Aztec and Inca EmpiresSPANISH CONQUEST
Opening Activity (5 Minutes)
How can leadership (ex: ruler, emperor, etc.) affect a civilization?Create a T-Chart with “Positives” on the left side and “Negatives” on the right side.
Essential Question and Learning Goals
Essential Question: How has the Age of Exploration influenced our modern era?
Learning Goals:1. Describe the class structure of the Aztecs2. Describe the governmental structure of
the Inca3. Explain the downfall of Aztec and Inca
rulers
Aztec Empire
“The Aztec Empire Summary” (~5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN2Bk6zOJms Questions to keep in mind when watching video:
1. What was the major city of the empire? 2. Why was water so important to this civilization? 3. What role did sacrificing individuals play in this
civilization?
Aztec Empire
Quick facts: Valley of Mexico-- Tenochtitlan (Modern day Mexico
City)-- CAPITAL Chinampas
“Agricultural islands used in the Valley of Mexico” Population: 5-15 million 80,000 square mile empire Great military power
Conquest Local rulers govern own area
Three Class Society
Nobles: EMPEROR Military leaders Priests Government officials (rulers)
Commoners: Merchants Soldiers Farmers
Enslaved Individuals: Captives of war
Aztec Religion
Massive public rituals (ceremonies) Priests made offerings to gods:
Blood offeringsHuman sacrifice
Great TempleThousands sacrificed every year
Huitzilopochtli: Sun God (MOST IMPORTANT GOD)
Formative Assessment (5 Minutes)
What role did tributes (offerings) play in the Aztec society?
What types of tributes did these individuals make?
Montezuma’s Influence (Aztec)
Most famous of the Aztec leaders Becomes emperor Empire weakens Greater demand of:
TributeSacrifice
Increased oppression:Rebellion/UprisingUnity begins to fade
Inca Empire
Quick Facts:South America:
Ecuador ChileLargest empire of AmericasValley of Cuzco (beginnings)Pachacuti Influential ruler
Inca Empire
“Inca Civilization” video clip (~4 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F7G0VeqAeY Questions to keep in mind when watching video:
1. What is their best preserved city? 2. What did they construct to easily navigate across
the vast empire? 3. What did this group create to access water in
more locations? 4. What was the Inca’s most important resource?
Incan Operations
Powerful military Diplomats
Surrender Keep customs Gain loyalty of empire
Cuzco (CAPITAL) Temples Plazas Palaces
Inca Government
GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED EVERYTHINGAyllu Massive projects
Irrigation systems, terracing farms, food storage
Mita Labor systemALL able-bodied citizensFarming, producing goods, road work
Inca Religion
Nature Spirits Moon Stars Thunder
Most important gods: Viracocha (Creator) Inti (Sun)
Sacrifice and exchange of goods to pay tribute
Atahualpa’s Influence
Empire split after death of Huayna CapacAtahualpa and Huascar (sons)
Atahualpa tries to claim entire empire Civil war ensues Atahualpa wins Empire torn apart Unity in Incan empire fades away
Summative Assessment (5-7 Minutes)
What actions did the leaders of the Aztec (Montezuma) and Inca (Atahualpa) take that led to the downfall of their empires? (5-7 sentences)