World History One– WHI.11• The student will demonstrate knowledge of

major civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan, by– a) Describing geographic relationship, with

emphasis on patterns of development in terms of climate and physical features;

– b) Describing cultural patterns and political and economic structures.

Review Questions?

• What do you know about the environment of South America?

• Did large and powerful civilizations ever exist in ancient North or South America?

Review of Previous Classes

• How did the first people reach the Americas?

• What do you remember about the Olmecs?

• What do you remember about the Maya?

Introducing the Inca . . .

• This series of videos will shed light on the Inca civilization. We will learn about their culture, economy, and their demise.

Pre-Viewing Question #1

• Where did the Inca live?

• When did their civilization thrive?

Introduction

Post-Viewing Question #1

• How did the Inca culture begin?

• When did the Inca culture begin?

• How fast did the Inca culture expand into an empire?

• What was special about the Inca?

Pre-Viewing Question #2

• What was the capital of the Inca empire?

• What kind of government ruled the empire?

The Incan Empire

Post-Viewing Question #2

• What power did the Inca emperor hold?

• When was the peak of the Inca empire?

• How large did the empire become?

• Which emperor was responsible for expanding and organizing the empire?

Pre-Viewing Question #3

• What are some ways early cultures obtained food?

• How were Olmec and Mayan buildings constructed?

• Do you think that the Inca will build in the same way?

Incan Agriculture and Building

Post-Viewing Question #3

• What crops did the Inca grow?

• How did the Inca farm in the mountains?

• What skills aided their farming ability?

• What kind of tools did they use?

• How did the Inca government keep records?

Pre-Viewing Question #4

• What role do you think the emperor will play in religion?

• Do you think Inca religion will be similar to that of other American cultures?

Incan Religion

Post-Viewing Question #4

• What was sacred to the Inca?

• What was in every Inca home?

• What did they believe?

Pre-Viewing Question #5

• When did the Spanish arrive in the Americas?

• What was a conquistador?

• Who were some famous conquistadors?

Spanish Conquest of the Inca

Post-Viewing Question #5

• Who conquered the Inca?

• When?

• How was such a small force able to conquer a huge empire like the Inca?

Follow Up Questions

• Where are the Inca today?

• How do you feel about the impact of the Spanish on the civilizations of South America?