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1. Circle the month of the Spanish arrival.

2. Underline the number of Spanish troops.

3. Draw a box around the name of the Spanish conquistador.

4. Highlight in yellow what the soldiers wore, rode, and carried.

5. Highlight in green the year, name, and book that describes the conquest.

6. In the margin, explain how the Spanish were able to have 6,000 natives join them.

7. Underline and draw a star the last sentence in the paragraph.

8. Draw a box around the 19-year old girls’ name.

9. In the margins, explain what gift Malitzin had and how she used her gift to save her life.

10. Highlight in pink the destination of the Spaniards, their sought prize, and the two bonus goals.

11. Underline the geographical features of the area.

12. Draw a box the around the reason why Cortés was able to gain allies.

13. Underline the offering brought by the runners.

14. In the margin, explain why Moctezuma offered food and lodging to the soldiers.

15. Circle the date the nervous army entered the Valley of Mexico.

16. Highlight in yellow the description of the city.

17. In the margin, answer the following: You are Moctezuma, would you welcome Cortés into your city or kill him?

18. Highlight in orange the legend of Quetzalcoatl. In the margin explain how the legend will be an advantage to Cortés.

19. Underline the treatment the Spaniards received from Moctezuma. Draw a box around the reason for this warm welcome.

20. Circle the goods sold in the market and draw a star next to Cortés’ ultimate goal.

21. In the margin, explain how the Spanish used Malitzin to capture Moctezuma.

22. Highlight in pink the treatment given to Moctezuma while held captive. In the margin, explain why you think Cortés did not kill Moctezuma immediately.

23. Draw a box around the share given to Charles, king of Spain.

24. Underline the length of time Moctezuma was held prisoner.

25. In the margin, explain why the Spanish had to melt the golden ornaments into slabs of gold.

26. In the margin, answer the following: Gold is currently worth $800 per ounce, if there are 16 ounces in a pound, what is the total dollar amount stolen from the Aztec by Cortés?

27. In the margin, answer the following: Moctezuma is killed. Do you agree with Bernal Diaz, “killed by native warriors” or with the Aztec historian, “killed by the Spanish?” Use evidence to support your position.

28. Highlight in orange the events that happened in the “Night of Sorrow.”

29. Highlight in yellow the disease brought by the Spanish from Europe.

30. For 3 months the Aztec were trapped (under siege). Draw a box around the tactics used by the Spanish.

31. Highlight in green the accomplishments of Cortés.

32. Draw a box around the term used for a mix-blood child born in the Americas.

33. Victory for the Spanish would have been impossible without smallpox, luck, native allies, and Malitzin. In the margin use the space below to explain what you think is the most important reason why the Spanish were able to conquer the Aztec.

34. Read the “Spotted Curse” and highlight in yellow 3 facts about small pox.

35. Go back to page 1 and read, “The Woman with Seven Names.” In the bottom margin of page 1 explain, was Malitzin a traitor or not. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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