Sept. 18, 2012

F.O.A. (Bellwork) Turn in your homework – p. 51 Nos. 1-3 and 5. Name three reasons the Spanish were able to defeat the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. Which explorer searched for the “7 cities of gold”? What’s a presidio? What are the four social classes in Mexico we discussed?

Reminder We have a test on Thursday. The test will cover the conquistador powerpoint we did in class on Friday and Monday. The test will also cover pages The material you read on pages is on the powerpoints.

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Result When you combine the two pictures what do you get?

Alternative If you don’t behave you’ll do a chart

Chart CivilizationConquistado r Areas of exploration/ conquering SponsorSymbol that represents conquistador AztecsCortesMexicoSpain

Instructions Let’s fold the sheet of paper. Watch Mr. Ezzell On one side write a question about the conquistadors in one color. On the other side write the answer in another color. You have 15 minutes to do this. You may use your notes and the textbook to get information.

Instructions Turn to the person to your left and try your note cards with them. Review questions and answers for 15 minutes.

Instructions Turn to the person to your right and try your note cards with them. Review questions and answers for 15 minutes.

Homework Read pages Do Nos. 1-4 all parts. Due tomorrow when you enter class