Social Studies 8 Chapter 7

1. General Outcome Through an examination of Spanish and Aztec societies, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how intercultural contact affects the worldviews of societies. Social Studies 8Chapter 7

2. Together as a class we are going to assess, critically, how the Aztecs were affected by the Spanish worldview by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: • What were the key elements of the worldview of the Aztec civilization prior to contact with the Spanish? • How did the Aztec civilization’s worldview influence the Aztecs’ choices, decisions and customs? • What key elements of Spain’s worldview led to the desire to expand the Spanish empire? Chapter 7 outcomes (things you need to know by the end)

3. Take the next 10-15 minutes to complete the glossary for chapter 7 Chapter 7 glossary

4. Introduction to the Aztec's and Spain

5. Read page 224 as a class • Discuss the timeline. One side depicts Spanish events while the other depicts Aztec events • Lets check these 2 countries out on Google Earth! • Lets look at the two cultures visually. At the end tell me what you think some of the key values and beliefs of each society are • What do you think will be the result upon contact? (you’ll be making this prediction a lot as you learn about the two cultures) Introduction to case study

6. Read page 226 Read the Worldview Investigation page 227 What would be the purpose of this worldview investigation if we were going to do it? Introduction to chapter 7

7. How did geography influence the societies of the Aztec and the Spanish? Page 228-231

8. Read pages 228-229 and examine the maps of Meso-America. Discuss how people adapted to the land and the climate. Discuss how geography affected the social structure. The aztec

9. The aztec • Mexico is a land of great diversity, including deserts, mountains, tropical forests, ranchland, rich farmland, and seacoasts on the east and west. • Much of northern Mexico is desert. • Most of the major mountain ranges are located in the central plateau of Mexico. • Southern Mexico has dense forests and a tropical climate with lots of rainfall. • Most of the original societies, including the Aztec, lived in the central basin, the Valley of Mexico. • The Valley of Mexico became the centre of the Aztec civilization. • There were different ecological zones within the Mexican basin.

11. Read pages 230-231 and examine the maps of Spain The Spanish Reflect and Respond page 231 #1-2

12. The Spanish • Spain occupies about 80% of the Iberian Peninsula. • Towards the end of the 15th century, the Spanish monarchs wanted to increase the wealth and prestige of Spain by exploring and colonizing new lands. • Spain’s location on the Atlantic Ocean was an important factor in this decision. • Spain has several large mountain ranges and many fast-flowing rivers. • The central plateau is very dry with frequent droughts. • Spain’s climate is rainy in the north and dry in the south. • Due to the mountains and rivers that were difficult to navigate, Spain was made up of many individual kingdoms, which shaped its history and culture.

14. What kind of historical records are you familiar with? • MAYBE: primary sources such as stories, artist’s depictions, audio recordings, buildings, clothing, pottery; secondary sources such as newspapers, books, encyclopaedia, Internet websites. • The Aztec used codices • Compare that with the what the Spanish used by skimming pages 236-239 History of the Aztec

15. Read pages 232-235 Interpret the images in the Boturini Codex History of the Aztec This illustration indicates that the Mexica settled in this spot for awhile. The footprints indicate travel. The curled illustrations coming from people’s mouths indicate speaking. There appears to have been a circle discussion with a leader or priest in the centre. A tree falls on the temple to Huitzilopochtli; this is a sign they must move on. Note the arms on the tree, indicating the belief that it contains a living spirit.

16. The Aztec were one of several groups who left northern Mexico and migrated southward over many years. They were devoted to their god, and moved according to his directions to the priests so that they could reach the land of their destiny. This created many hardships. They eventually settled in the Valley of Mexico, in the city of Tenoch. This city proved to be an excellent site for trade. The long migration

17. The creation stories of the origin of the Mexica and their migration include stories of the birth of Huitzilopochtli, the main god of the Aztec. The Aztec believed he was the incarnation of the sun and struggled against the forces of night to keep humans alive. In one story, the old goddess Coatlicue(koh-ah-TLEE-kway) found herself pregnant. Her eldest daughter, Coyolxauhqui(koh-yohl-SHAHW-kee), convinced her 400 brothers to assist her in killing their mother. The unborn Huitzilopochtli learned of the plot and just in time, burst from Coatlicue’s belly fully grown and fully armed. He killed Coyolxauhqui and her brothers. Coyolxauhqui rose to become the moon and the brothers rose to become the stars. The Aztec believed that Huitzilopochtli became the sun, which battled and overcame the moon and stars each day as he rose into the sky. huitzilopochtli

18. After years of looking for a home the Aztecs found Tenochtitlan. tenochtitlan Reflect and Respond #1-2

19. Read pages 236-239 History of the Spanish

20. There was Muslim rule in southern Spain in the early 700’s when the Moors came from North Africa and took over the Christian lands of the Iberian Peninsula. • This Muslim rule lasted for more than 700 years. • Over the centuries, Christian kingdoms gradually became more powerful and struggled to take over Muslim rule. • Most people in Europe followed Christianity at this time, and Muslims and Jewish people were often not accepted because they were not Christian. • The move to retake land under Muslim control was called the reconquest, or “Reconquista” in Spanish. • The conquistadors of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella rid Spain of Moorish control in 1492. The reconquista

22. Spanish Inquisition • After the Reconquista, the Roman Catholic faith was considered the only true faith in Spain. • The king and queen felt that the country would only be united if everyone followed the same religion. • This was an opportunity to control the people. • In 1492, the Spanish Inquisition was reinstated. It was both a civil and a religious court.

26. The Spanish wanted to explore new, undiscovered lands because the routes to the East around Africa had already been explored by other countries. • Their two directions for expansion were to the Western Mediterranean and the west across the Atlantic. • The Spanish monarchy had religious, economic, and political motives for building its empire. Desire for exploration

28. Please read page 240 Geography and meso-America

29. What is a legacy? Two types of legacies: one given to you, and one passed on to you What types of legacies do individuals leave? (think about our past 2 units) What about societies and groups? What criteria is necessary in determining whether or not a society has left a legacy? Exploring historical legacies

30. Contact with other societies

31. Keep the following in mind when reading the next section: • What was the nature of the intercultural contact? • What was the short-term impact of this contact? • What was the long-term legacy of this contact?

32. Read page 242-243 What was the legacy of the Muslims in Spain? How might the location of Cordoba have contributed to its status as a “major centre of learning and the arts.” What is the legacy of Cordoba? Spanish contact with the moors

34. moors • The Moors conquered regions of the Iberian Peninsula, • They imported their Islamic culture.

35. The legacy of the Moors • This culture influenced Spanish learning, architecture and design, such as: • Important schools of astronomy, mathematics and architecture. • Illuminated manuscripts and murals. • Great libraries containing books on a variety of topics. • A large collection of classical documents. • Beautiful buildings.

36. Read pages 244-246 and answer the guiding questions What was the legacy of the Toltecs in Meso-America? Aztec contact with other Meso-American societies

37. Toltec • Read page 247 • The Toltec, who had the greatest impact on Aztec culture because they were seen to be a refined civilization.

38. Olmec • The Olmec, which was the founding society of all Meso-American civilizations.

39. Teotihuacan • The Teotihuacan, who left enormous ruins, thought to be holy.

40. Aztec and Spanish become powerful

41. In our previous two units: Who was powerful and how did they become powerful? What makes a strong leader? What are some historical examples of empires? How were the lives of common people affected by the political system and leaders of the time? Concepts of power

42. Read page 248 What made itzcoatl a strong leader? How did itzcoatl become and remain powerful? itzcoatl

43. How did the Aztec Emperors become the most powerful rulers in the Valley of Mexico? • Read pages 249-253 • DISCUSS: How did the Aztec leaders become powerful?

44. Lineage with the toltecs • Societies who could claim direct lineage to the Toltecs were the most respected and held the greatest power in the Valley of Mexico. • Aztec emperors increased their power by creating alliances with other powerful rulers.

45. Strong military • Life in Aztec society developed around a culture of war. • They developed an effective military strategy. • The Aztec maintained power with a strong military and their alliances with conquered city-states.

46. Political structure of Aztec empire • The most important individuals governing the empire were the Aztec nobility (Pipiltin) • Priests were important advisors to the emperor.

48. How Did the Spanish Monarchy Become So Powerful? • Read page 254 • What do you think made Ferdinand and Isabella strong leaders? • Page 137- their lineage, and combination of kingdoms • Page 238- capable • Page 239- sense of purpose, to extend empire and; • Page 254- increase the power of monarchy • Read pages 255-256 • DISCUSS: how did the Spanish monarchy become so powerful?

49. Power of the monarchy • In 1497, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella married. • They increased the powers of the throne and decreased the powers of the Spanish parliament

50. Power of the monarchy • Ferdinand and Isabella centralized the government under their control, and to have ultimate power they: • created a more efficient government bureaucracy, • imposed new taxes, • controlled the Roman Catholic Church in Spain, • began the Spanish Inquisition, • forbade any faith but Roman Catholicism.