Death. Disease. Destruction… pretty much sums up Social Studies 8.
The Conquistador's Formula (shortened) They would meet peacefully with the indigenous people there. They wanted to find out who was the most powerful tribe. They would invite the leader and kidnap him and threaten to kill him if the people didn't obey the Spanish. Study Chapter 10- A Deadly Meeting flashcards from Hanna Hanna's class online, or in Brainscape's iPhone or Android app. Learn faster with spaced repetition. What follows is Fast Company’s guide to the seven sins of deadly meetings and, more important, seven steps to salvation. Advertisement Sin #1: People don’t take meetings seriously.
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.
Course Outline
Social 8 Program of Studies
Chapter 10: A Deadly Meeting Summary
Introduction
We begin by discussing the meaning of worldview – what is it, and how is it shaped.
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.
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.
Unit 3 – From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan
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 Agenda
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Final Exam Review