South America: Lesson 5 (2023)

South America

Lesson 5

World Geography

Today is:

Agenda:

Educatingtomorrow's leaders for Christ

• Attendance
• Bible Verse
• Prayer
• Map Practice

• Fact Vs. Opinion Game with Incas

What do you need for today?

Matthew 15:11

1. Chromebook
2. Notebook
3. Something to write with

Standards

Essential Questions

Objective

Map Challenge

Welcome back to Map Practice!

South America Physical Map

South America Political Map

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South America Politcal Cartoon Map

Quiz Date: Nov. 6th (Friday)

Can you spot it?

Can you identify which image is from Brazil?

South America is known for its amazing landscapes! Can you identify which of the following images comes from South America or will you accidentally pick the one from the North America? How legit are your inferencing skills?

Which of the following is an image taken in South America? Click on your choice to see if you are correct. The one from South America is known as Christ the Redeemer!

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as Angel Falls!

RIGHT!

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as Lake Titicaca!

RIGHT!

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as the Rain Forest!

RIGHT!

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN IMAGE TAKEN IN SOUTH AMERICA? CLICK ON YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE CORRECT. The one from South America is known as the Amazon River!

RIGHT!

Forming Opinions

As you get older, it is vital that you understand how to analyze information. Analyzing data can help you decide if you are basing your understanding on facts or opinions. Let's look at some of the earliest civilizations. How were they viewed? How do you view them? Are the primary sources presented to you fact or opinion? Can you decipher?

Fact, Opinion, Etc.

Can you make it through the slides without getting one wrong? Click on your answer to get feedback on the next 5 questions! Good luck!

How advanced was the Incan civilization? Can you cite any accomplishment or lack of an accomplishment to defend your answer?

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question 1/5

Garcilasco de la Vega was the son of a Spanish explorer and an Incan princess. Read what he wrote in 1539. "As soon as the Incan ruler had conquered any kingdom and set up his government, he ordered that the farmland used to grow corn be extended. For this purpose, he ordered irrigation channels to be constructed."Is Vega stating an opinion or fact?

Opinion

Both

Fact

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Correct!

Great job!!!

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question 2/5

In 1539, Vega continued with his observations of the Incan by stating, "For this purpose, he ordered irrigation channels to be constructed. The engineers showed great cleverness and skill in supplying water for the crops, since only scattered sections of the land could grow corn. For this reason, they endeavored to increase its fertility as much as possible." This statement is ....

Both

Opinion

Fact

Game

Correct!!

Excellent! Keep going!

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QUESTION 3/5

Study this map that shows the Incan empire in 1565 spanning throughout the western coast of South America. How did the Incan government unite its empire in the Andes Mountains?

Roads

Rivers

Railways

Game

Correct!

Fantastic!

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QUESTION 4/5

The ruins of Machu Picchu, the Incan city built by the Incas in the Andes Mountains and located within the country of Peru, has survived earthquakes for centuries despite the fact that the fitted stones are placed together without mortar. These remains show evidence of the great building skills of the Incas. This statement is....

Opinion

Fact

Both

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Correct!!

Exceptional!

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QUESTION 5/5

The Inca constructed massive networks of roads, bridges, tunnels, and steps to cross rivers and mountains as well as increase trade and strengthen their empire. This statement is ....

Opinion

Fact

Both

Game

RIGHT!

Wonderful job!! You successfully answered all of the questions!

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