REVISION: THE ESSAY

 

DECODE THE MESSAGE

LET'S SEE WHO CAN GET THIS BONUS MARK!
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW.

Making reference to the Aztecs' way of life (culture), distinguish between perception and reality.

Looking for a real sophisticated answer that will wow me.

UNIT 1 HISTORY SYLLABUS

MODULE 1: INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES

General and specific objectives-Students should be able to:

1) appreciate the various achievements of the indigenous American societies in science, technology, art culture, politics, economy, and ecology before the arrival of Africans and Europeans;

2) understand the nature of interactions among indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans;

3) analyse the social, political and economic activities of indigenous American cultures using the available evidence, including archaeological findings;

4) evaluate the arguments found in secondary sources on contacts between indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and other peoples before 1492 in the light of archaeological evidence;

5)     analyse the nature of West African contact with Europe up to 1492;

6)     assess the consequences of Spanish settlement in the Caribbean up to 1600;

7)     explain the factors responsible for the conquests of the Aztecs and Incas by Spain in the 16^th century.

Content

Theme 1: Social, Economic and Political Activities

Comparative analysis of TWO indigenous groups, ONE from each of the following categories:

Category 1     -   Aztec, Inca, Maya                     

Category 2  -      Kalinago, Taino, Tupi

Note: Comparative analysis should of social, economic, and political factors.

Aztec Human Sacrifices

Due next class

a) Why were the Aztecs largely remembered for this "barbarous" act?
b) Why do you think "barbarous" is surrounded by inverted commas?
c) Watch the movie Apocalypto and briefly explain what is your most memorable scene.
d) Does the movie capture the essence of the Aztecs' personality or lifestyle? Why?

For those who can't access the movie you can do a PowerPoint or any sort of presentation on the Aztecs' economy (how they thrived agriculturally and industrially).