Howand why were a small number of spanish adventurers able to wipe the majestic inca, maya, and aztec civilizations off the map. Facts about conquistadors bring the information about the first men who travelled to the new world. In this 4part series michael wood historian journeys in the footpaths of the spanish voyages, from amazonia to lake titicaca, and from the desserts of north mexico to the elevations of macchu picchu. Columbus and the conquistadors we suffer from a disease that only gold can cure. Nov 07, 2006 this is the video that started it all. This episode covers the first postcolumbus push into the american continent. If, as has been recounted, the historians of ancient greece recited their works to rapt audiences. Conquistadors documentary tells the story of the spanish expeditions that conquest of the americas. For two years, a band of spanish conquistadors has been traveling. Conquistadors article about conquistadors by the free. Watch conquistadors season 1, episode 4 all the world is human. Sails up the mississippi river and explores the gulf of mexico.
A video presentation for my honors history project. Pages in category films about conquistadors the following pages are in this category, out of total. But even in the 16th century, questions were asked about the morality of their exploits. Todays video is episode 1 of michael woods 2001 bbc documentary the conquistadors.
In fact, many archeologists now believe that the first. After finishing the reading notes, students will pair. Conquistadors is a documentary series produced by the american public broadcasting system that retraces the steps of spanish explorers, looking for gold in the new world. This is a wonderful book and one which changed my way of thinking about the place of columbus and those who followed him to north and south america. Take notes in your notebook and reflect on this mesolore lecture. Conquest conquistadors traveling, led by pizarro, on mountainside voiceover. Next, they will complete the processing activity with their partner. It is also an account of michael woods journey to follow in their footsteps. Native peoples and europeans i yale peabody museum. Spanish soldiers who sought riches and power for themselves and wealth and glory for spain in the conquest of the americas. Conquistador video notes free download as pdf file.
Spanish conquistadors played a large role in the development of the new world and not always for the better. Conquistador deborah baker monday string orchestra sheet. There is an option to read the book guns, germs and steel instead of watching the dvd. Both conquistadors and merchants can furnish the evidence for the traits of personality, the types of outlook, that moved the leaders of so notable an advance. Conquistadors pbs website when worlds collide pbs video smart board notes. While recounting the adventurers and their adventures, woods and his crew follow parts of their routes and finds connections with each. Conquistadors had to have some money to purchase the tools of their trade, such as weapons, armor, and horses. The influence of the spanish conquistadors in the new world part 1 duration. Nov 23, 2000 conquistadors by michael wood is the companion book to the bbc pbs series of the same name. Pbs documentary, but it stands alone fine without the video.
When worlds collide life before columbus and european expansion overview. Record your answers to each question by providing as many facts, details, and examples as possible to answer each question. Your purchase supports pbs and the programs your love. Sculptor john houser notes, there have been people. Mar 29, 2011 the deeds of the conquistadors were surely as amazing as those of the ancient greeks or romans. The first clip associated with the last conquistador lesson plan shows. The historian, buddy levy, wrote this narrative of hernan cortes conquest of new spain to tell the story of the hardships experienced by his men, the natives who joined him and the proud. Repeated note passages in a minor provide a glimpse into life on the trail, and the softer, lyrical section depicts the restful time. Discover a world of information on explorers and conquistadors like christopher columbus, francis drake, henry hudson, ferdinand magellan, hernan cortes, and amelia earhart.
Conquistador definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Wood tracks his progress to tallahassee, where his men launched boats for mexico that sank off texas. Their north american conquest not having gone as planned, 400 conquistadors fled to mexico. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature.
Conquistadors by michael wood is the companion book to the bbc pbs series of the same name. On november 15th 1532, 168 spanish conquistadors arrive in the holy city of cajamarca, at the heart of the inca empire, in peru. A great way to bring history into the music rehearsal. Abstract this unit was written for first grade on christopher columbus and the conquistadors. While this device isnt all that unique, it provides a very modern connection with these distant stories.
Abbreviated cultural note the conquistadors the conquistadors were spanish explorers and warriors who successfully conquered much of america in the 16th century. Erin glenn, the fourth presbyterian school, potomac, md. Conquistadors article about conquistadors by the free dictionary. In this 4part series michael wood historian travels in the footsteps of the spanish expeditions, from amazonia to lake titicaca, and from the desserts of north mexico to the heights of macchu picchu. Aug 10, 2019 the conquistadors typically came from families ranging from the poor to the lower nobility. A dramatic work with a hint of romance, conquistador. Online learning adventure by pbs, companion to conquistadors video. Before viewing the fi lm, read each question below so you know what information and ideas you should be looking for as you watch episode 2. The companion website to the last conquistador offers exclusive streaming video clips from the film. In one evening with 3 men and 3 computers we created what may possibly be the greatest spanish i project know to man. Latino americans is a production of weta washington, dc.
While recounting the adventurers and their adventures, woods and his crew follow parts of their routes and finds connections with each journey. The original exploration, discovery and settlement of north and south america occurred thousands of years before christopher columbus was born. From cambridge english corpus the fact that the peoples they studied preserved written records, some of which became souvenirs for trophyhungry conquistadores and their sponsors. Native peoples and europeans in the americas consortium of. Dec 12, 2010 a video presentation for my honors history project. A series guide 500 years of history latino americans is a landmark threepart, sixhour documentary series that aired nationally on pbs in the fall of 20. The very highborn rarely needed to set off in search of adventure. Accounts of events by the spaniards and the natives are given. Six years after the fall of mexico, the conquistador francisco pizarro, exploring south of the equator, uncovers another civilization unknown to the european world. Some of the reading materials may be provided in the online course environment as pdf documents, a format readable by computers with adobe acrobat reader.
These are questions that fascinate professor jared diamond. Theyre not professional soldiers, but mercenaries and adventurers, led by a retired army captain, francisco pizarro. The treasure and gold were the main goal for conquistadors because they were not. By utilizing resentment of imprisoned tribes, as well. This 53page guide for the ascent of money by niall ferguson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 6 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. At the time that the spanish conquistadors invaded the inca empire, they were armed with state of the art weaponry. It inspired the people to search for riches and land. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this conquistador study guide and get instant access to the following critical essays. Oct 18, 2010 todays video is episode 1 of michael woods 2001 bbc documentary the conquistadors. Its about a struggle almost as epic as the metal sculpture itself, raising questions about the role of public art, the framing of history and racial and.
The conquistadors is a fourpart series airing on pbs in spring 2001. This program contains recreations of violent battle scenes between the inca and the spanish conquistadors. This documentary on the conquistadors reveals the story of the spanish excursions that subjugation of the americas. Erin glenn, the fourth presbyterian school, potomac, md length of unit. The conquistadors website explores the adventures of hernan cortes, francisco pizarro.
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