First contact
The Spanish and Aztec civilisations were split between continents and the Atlantic Ocean. This meant the Conquistadors conquest was the first time ever meeting the Aztec civilisation.
Looking at the painting below, think about the differences in how the Spanish and Aztecs are represented. With these in mind, write a journal entry from the perspective of either an Aztec or Spanish individual present at the time of this first meeting. You may complete this in your work book or in a word document. Explain your reactions to the other civilisation - what you thought of them and how they compared to your people?
The Spanish and Aztec civilisations were split between continents and the Atlantic Ocean. This meant the Conquistadors conquest was the first time ever meeting the Aztec civilisation.
Looking at the painting below, think about the differences in how the Spanish and Aztecs are represented. With these in mind, write a journal entry from the perspective of either an Aztec or Spanish individual present at the time of this first meeting. You may complete this in your work book or in a word document. Explain your reactions to the other civilisation - what you thought of them and how they compared to your people?
View the clip below and create a mind map using bubbl.us and follow the instructions given beneath the YouTube clip.
You may re-watch the clip as many times as you like. Pay attention to the points made about each civilisations impact on one another, whether positive or negative, short or long-term. Using the mind map you've made, add to it any of the points you think this clip highlights about the impacts each civilisation had on one another.
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