This week we will focus on Spanish, English and French explorers. We will examine key figures, why they came and the impact that they had. On Friday we will be having a test on the Age of Exploration. Please study using the flashcards below.
Challenge question: What was the fate of the Incan emperor, Atahualpa?
CLASSWORK
Monday 9/16: The Conquistadors: Cortes and Pizarro
Tuesday 9/17: Perform play "Explorers Who Abused Indians-And Got away With It"
Wednesday 9/18: Study Guide
Thursday 9/19: Review Video
Friday 9/20: Explorer TEST!
HOMEWORK
Monday 9/16: Read the following link and write down answers to the following.
Why Explorers Explored the World
1. What were the six reasons why explorers set out?
Click on the map or country title across the top to and find the answers to the following.
2. What were the main reasons why the French were exploring?
3. What part of the world did the French primarily explore?
4. What were the main reasons why the English sent explorers?
5. What part of the world did the English mainly explore?
6. What were the Spanish explorers trying to gain by exploring?
7. What part of the world did the Spanish explore?
Tuesday 9/17: Complete Explorer Comparison Chart WS
Wednesday 9/18: finish study guide as needed
Thursday 9/19: Study using study guide or blog flashcards
Friday 9/20: TEST today no homework
