Bell Work •  Read the article about Machu

Picchu.

•  In your bell work composition book, create a tweet with two hashtags for each section. Also, create a text feature that would go well with this article.

•  If you finish early, create a complex higher-level question that could be answered based on the text and would require the reader to quote text evidence.

Aztec Test

•  Clear off your desk except for a folder. •  When you are done, read chapter 16

section 3.

Chapter 16 Section 3 Part 2

7.66 Create a graphic organizer or concept map explaining how and where each empire arose (how the Aztec and

Incan empires were eventually defeated by the Spanish in the 16th century).

 

The  Big  Idea  

•  The Incas controlled a huge empire in South America, but it was conquered by the Spanish.

Main Ideas

•  The Incas created an empire with a strong central government in South America. (Yesterday)

•  Life in the Inca Empire was influenced by social structure, religion, and the Incas’ cultural achievements. (Yesterday)

•  Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas and took control of the region in 1537. (Today)

Main Idea #3 Francisco Pizarro conquered the Incas and took

control of the region in 1537.  

•  A civil war began in the Inca Empire between the two sons of the king, Atahualpa and Huáscar.

•  Atahualpa eventually won the war, but he was captured by the Spanish soon after.

The Fall of the Incas • Although Atahualpa had won the war, the

infighting had weakened the empire.

• A group of conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro arrived in the empire.

• When Atahualpa came to meet the Spanish, they attacked and captured him. • The Incas tried to free Atahualpa by offering the

Spanish a roomful of gold and silver, but the Spanish killed Atahualpa anyway.

• The Spanish defeated the last of the Incas, and the empire fell in 1537.

Exit  Ticket  

•  Complete  sec6on  3  assessment.  

•  If  6me  allows…  – h=ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31I3-­‐lJpva8&safe=ac6ve  

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