Introduction to Aztec Civilization

Use the links below to develop an understanding of the impact of the Spanish explorers (such as Hernan Cortes) on the Aztec civilization.

History Channel Videos

Forces for Change

Use the information on p. 181 to create a mind map showing the internal and external pressures that contributed to change in Japan. This change was referred to as a time of 'naiyu gakan' - 'troubles from within and without'. Include this term in your mind map. Use this link to create your mind map.

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Use the links below to record at least ten dot points about Tokugawa Ieyasu. Include information about why he was such an important historical figure in Japan.

History.com (This link includes a clip about Samurai warriors which will also be helpful for your exam preparation)

Japan Guide

BBC History

Japan.org   

King John and the Magna Carta

See what you can learn about King John and the Magna Carta in this BBC Bitesize activity.

Life on the Manor

Use this website - The Medieval  Village -  to explore the parts of a medieval manor. Using the map provided,  write a brief summary of the important elements of the village.

Medieval Europe

Use the links below to read information about Medieval Europe.

Crusades info

More about the Crusades

Medieval Map - an interactive map of the medieval era

Life in Medieval Europe - clip


Crush the Castle (game) - for after you finish your work!
History on the Net:
Attacking and Defending a Castle
Crime and Punishment

A large selection of articles about the Middle Ages

Games and Animations 

Medieval Europe: Feudal Society...

Medieval Europe: Castle Life...

Medieval Europe: Knights...

Aztec Art

View images of Aztec Masks and Aztec Art and create a mask or pattern using Aztec artwork as inspiration. Include a sentence explaining what piece of Aztec Art you used to inspire you.

Aztec Art

Cortes on the Aztecs

Hernan Cortes wrote five letters from the land that he had claimed as 'New Spain'and they became a valuable source for understanding the early Spanish presence in Mexico. His letters included details about what he saw and experienced. Read the letters on this link and record at least 10 important phrases or sentences that describe what Cortes saw. 

Hernan Cortez - a ruthless Spanish Conquistador

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the Spanish Conquistadors. Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes was the Spanish Conquistador who was responsible for the conquest of the vast Aztec empire in 1519. He achieved this with the use of ruthlessness and violence. Watch the clip included in the link below which provides biographical information about Hernan Cortes. Use the information (and your text book) to create the poster shown below to organise your knowledge. The poster template is available in Student Resources - History folder. 

Hernan Cortes Biography

More information on this website

Poster Template

Tenochtitlan

Watch the clips below and take notes from the websites listed to reinforce your knowledge of the Aztec capital - Tenochtitlan. Use your knowledge, notes and textbook to create a 'birds-eye view' of Tenochtitlan with labels and definitions.

Ancient Worlds - Tenochtitlan

Aztec Empire

Exam Study Session

Year 8, as preparation for your upcoming exam, please use this space to post questions for each other relating to our study of Shogunate Japan. Use your study notes as a guide to write some different types of questions including multiple choice, definitions and short answer. Look for some questions to answer and discuss any answers that you may be unsure of. 

The Meiji Restoration

Following the Meiji Restoration, Japan began to transform into one of the world's wealthiest industrial nations. Watch the clip below to reinforce your understanding of this important period in History. Post one fact that you know about this time. Make sure you don't write what anyone else has written, but read their information and respond to their post.

Shogunate Japan

Welcome to our History page! This is a space where we can share information and resources about the work we are doing in class. The clip below is a short account of the life of a Samurai warrior. This link also contains interesting information about Samurai warriors. Watch both clips and record notes to use when you study for your exam. Some more information can be found here and here. Also, post some information about Samurai warriors. Try to be original and write something interesting that others may not know.