Lecture on Inca and Spanish Conquest

Introduction

• Start of lecture with discussions about pictures displayed on projector.
• Focus on identifying connections between the pictures.

Discussion Activity

• Students asked to discuss in pairs for 3-4 minutes about what they see.
• Key points:
  • Look at connections between pictures.
  • Share any extra information related to connections.

Group Discussion Highlights

• Topic: Spanish Conquest of Inca Territory.
• Main ideas from discussion:
  • Spanish invasion and colonization of Inca lands.
  • Population decline due to smallpox from Spanish blankets.
  • Connection to conflict between Spaniards and Inca people.
  • Introduction of Spanish term "conquistador."

Reading Activity

• Introduction to a text about Inca and Spanish connections.
• Content expectations:
  • Invasion of Incas.
  • Spanish motivations and civilization impacts.
  • Inca society, architecture, and culture.

Vocabulary and Map Analysis

• Map Discussion:
  • Historic context under the British Empire.
  • Definition and example of 'Empire.'
• Vocabulary:
  • "Looting" and "Plundering" explained with context.
  • "Brutal" and its contextual use.

Text Reading and Title Creation

• Task to read a text about the Inca and Spanish.
• Instructions:
  • Read to get the general idea, not every word.
  • Create a title capturing the main idea of the text.
• Title Considerations:
  • Not more than 7 words, reflecting main idea.

Detailed Reading and Categorization

• Instructions for detailed reading with phrase categorization.
• Columns: Inca Empire, Inca Society, Conquistadors, Machu Picchu.
• Exercise to match phrases to columns based on text details.
• Clarification on difference between Inca Empire and Society.

Reflection and Opinion Task

• Complete sentence starters with personal opinions based on text:
  • The part of the text that surprised me was...
  • I think the worst thing about the Conquistadors was...
• Group discussion to share and compare opinions.

Group Feedback and Discussion

• Student insights and personal reflections shared in groups.
• Main discussion points:
  • Expansion without violence.
  • Spanish Conquistadors' methods (fire, horses).
  • Inca perception of Spanish as gods due to cultural differences.

Conclusion

• Reflection on the Inca empire’s dual nature – both brutal and tolerant.
• Encouragement of learning new vocabulary and historical context.
• Closure of the session with gratitude and feedback acknowledgment.

These notes summarize the lecture activities and key themes discussed regarding the Inca Empire and their interaction with Spanish Conquistadors, providing insights into historical events and linguistic learning through vocabulary exercises.