Chapter 10 Assessment
Completion requirements
Unit 2
Worldviews in Conflict
Chapter 10 Assessment
Who was responsible?
Much debate has occurred about who was the most responsible for the conquering of the Aztecs.
In this assessment, you will decide who you think holds the most responsibility and reasons for that.
Your task for this assessment is to:
Write a composition of 4 to 5 paragraphs to explain
whom you think should be held the most responsible for the downfall of
the Aztec empire.
Your response must include all the following:
- Summarize the role each of the following people had in the fall of the Aztec empire – Moctezuma, Cortes, and Malinche.
- Identify your choice of which individual is most responsible for the defeat of the Aztecs.
- Explain why you believe that person carries the most responsibility.
- Provide details to support your choice.
Be sure your final product contains all the following:
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a summary of the role of each individual (Moctezuma, Cortes, Malinche) in the fall of the Aztecs
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clear identification of which individual is most responsible for the defeat of the Aztecs
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an explanation of why the person you have chosen is most responsible
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details to support your choice of person most responsible
Remember to read the rubric for the Chapter 10 Assessment to know what is expected of you.