Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting

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Death. Disease. Destruction… pretty much sums up Social Studies 8.

Social 8 expands on the concept of intercultural contact and continues to develop historical thinking skills through an examination of past societies in different parts of the world.

A Deadly Meeting. Nahuatl- Language spoken by the Aztecs. Mayan- Language spoken by the Maya People. Smallpox- epidemic that killed 25% of the Aztec population. Epidemic- A disease that spreads rapidly and affects many individuals at the same time. Ch 10 a deadly meeting 1. A Deadly Meeting 2. He believed that the recent changes in Spain made Spain a better place in which to live - he embodied the Spanish worldview of the time - “Gold, God, Glory”- He was very ambitious - when he heard of the gold that Columbus brought back from the Caribbean islands (known as the “New World”), he decided to go to the Caribbean (where Spain was. Chapter 10 – A Deadly Meeting. Answer the following questions to create notes on this chapter. What is a conquistador? A Spanish “conqueror” in the Americas. What was Spain like when Cortes left at the age of 19? Spain had political and religious unity after the defeat of the Muslims. It was a period of stability and change.

Course Outline
Social 8 Program of Studies

Introduction

We begin by discussing the meaning of worldview – what is it, and how is it shaped.

Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting Ice Breaker

Unit 1 – Origins of a Western Worldview: Renaissance Europe

Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world.

Chapter 10: a deadly meeting ice breaker

Unit 2 – Worldviews in Conflict: The Spanish and the Aztecs

Through an examination of Spanish and Aztec societies, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how intercultural contact affects the worldviews of societies.

Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting Questions

Unit 3 – From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan

Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting Letter

Through an examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and contribute to a society’s isolation or adaptation.

Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting Summary

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