spanishexploration

=Spanish Exploration= Spanish explorer Hernan Cortés encountered the Aztecs in 1519 and conquered them in 1521, claiming their empire for Spain. He then destroyed the Aztecs capital city of Tenochtitlan and rebuilt a Spanish city on its ruins.

It is the year 1527 and an Independent Counsel has been chosen by the College of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church to determine a policy for the Church toward future exploration, conquest and conversion of the native people of Mexico

You and your partners will represent either the Spanish or the Aztecs. You will be assigned a role and asked to find information and report to the Special Counsel so that he may help to formulate the Church Policy. The Spanish will want to present an argument supporting the conquest. The Aztecs will want to present logical objections to the actions of the Spanish.

Your research and report needs to be done as quickly as possible since another Spanish explorer, Coronado, is planning to search for the legendary "Seven Cities of Gold" and Pizarro is readying an expedition to find another rich Indian culture to conquer. Also, Portugal is planning an expedition to its new land called Brazil and the Church needs to formulate its policy without delay.

(KAH - sailing?) || budgets || Ocean currents || Write letters of support of explorations || Explorer biographies || Research Catholic religion || "booby trap" pyramids like in //National Treasure II// || designs of pyramids/ temples || Habitats || Spanish terminology || European exploration/ exploitation of Americas || Examine and present the technological advances of the Aztec civilization || transport stone for pyramids || Area of the lands || Local plants - characteristics of plants || //National Treasure II// || Reformation Middle Ages || Use internet to research the religions Present argument using Powerpoint || monetary value of the land || local animals - characteristics || Presentation with lots of examples and information || Achievements of Native American civilizations ||  || land leasing (ex: If the Aztecs lease their land for $1,000 a year for 5 years, how much money will they make? Interest rates?) || Aztec farming practices -- plant & soil science || Research and persuasive cartoon || Split your groups up and have a debate ||  || building a new city in 1521 || Use scientific method ||  || Research the effects of the exploration on the Aztec people ||  || Catholic religion and Aztec religion - compare and contrast ||  || Back to Content Ideas
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