History

Y8 History

Key Stage 3

Year 8

How far did fear allow the Aztecs to control an Empire?

In this lesson, we will look at how the Aztecs came to settle in Mexico. We will identify where their settlement was, the problems they faced and how the Aztecs made sense of time.

Who were the Aztecs?

In this lesson, we will look at the social systems of the Aztec Empire. We will also identify who the Aztec Emperors were, locate the capital city, consider the system of law and we will begin to explore how the Aztecs were able to control their subjects within their empire.

Aztec Empire

In this lesson, we will consider what different religious beliefs the Aztecs had and how this impacted how they lived within their empire.

Aztec Beliefs

In this lesson, we will  explore whether the Spanish were able to conquer the lands due to the draconian rule of the Aztecs. We will make a judgement on whether they controlled their empire through fear or whether people were genuinely loyal to the Emperor and his rule.

Key Stage 3, History, How far did fear allow the Aztecs to control an Empire?

Who were the Aztecs?

Aztec Empire

Aztec Beliefs

The Spanish arrival