Spanish Conquest of the Inca Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will delve into the history of the Inca Empire and eventual downfall at the hands of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro. They'll gain insights into the factors that made the empire vulnerable, the strategies employed by the Spanish, and the lasting impact of the conquest on South American history. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from 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.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download the reading questions worksheet below:

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Conquest of the Inca Reading Questions.d
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Step 2: Answer the questions while reading the webpage below:


2. Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Conquest of the Inca Research Worksheet.
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