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The nature of the interaction between the Spanish and the indigenous populations, with a particular focus on either the Aztecs OR Incas (ACDSEH074)

Elaborations
  • describing encounters between Hernán Cortés and the Aztecs, as well as the siege of Tenochtitlan
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural understanding
ScOT terms

Imperialism,  American history,  Mexican history,  Peruvian history,  Cultural imperialism

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