The Inca Civil War Lesson

In this lesson, students will learn about the causes and consequences of the Inca Civil War, including the succession dispute between Atahualpa and Huáscar, and how the conflict weakened the Inca Empire, paving the way for Spanish conquest. They will also explore the broader impacts of the war on the Andean region and its indigenous peoples, including the introduction of new diseases and the imposition of Spanish colonial rule. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.