Directions

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER 1 - Spanish-Speaking Countries Historical/Cultural Events

In this chart you will include information about various historical events in Spanish-speaking countries around the world
and their significance to that country. You must write about 6 DIFFERENT historical events from 6 DIFFERENT Spanish-
speaking countries. The first event is already filled out for you, NO REPEATING!

Your descriptions may be written in English or Spanish (your choice), but everything else must be in Spanish.

Use the following links to find additional information on historical events that have impacted (positively & negatively)
the Spanish-speaking world:

1) The 10 Most Important Events in the History of Latin America

2) Famous Cultural Festivals in Latin America
3) South & Central America 1901 2005: History
4) South America History Timeline also a useful resource for GRAPHUIC ORGANIZER 2
5) Mexico Timeline
6) Top Ten Traditional Festivals in Spain
7) Spanish History explore the red links located at the bottom of the page for more information

Use the following example & scoring guide/checklist to ensure all areas are completed successfully:

Pas y capital Evento histrico/cultural Fecha Significancia/Importancia (en ingls)

EXAMPLE [1] The Panama Canal represents a great
1881-1893 engineering accomplishment. [2] Since its
Panam City, La construccin del canal de & completion it has drastically impacted shipping
Panam Panam 1904-1914 worldwide. [3] In addition, it was one of the
main reasons that Panama eventually seceded
from Colombia.

SCORING GUIDE/CHECKLIST

I have included the country & capital of EACH historical event (2 pts.)
I have included either the name of the historical or cultural event for EACH event (1pt.)
I have included a relevant and accurate date for EACH historical or cultural event (1 pt.)
I have included a clear, well-organized description of EACH event that displays my comprehension & research
of the events significance and/or importance to its country.
o Each description is at least 3 sentences long. (6 pts.)

10 pts. each event

TOTAL: / 50 points
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER 2 - Spanish-Speaking Countries The Indigenous Influence

In this chart you will include information about Indigenous groups from various Spanish-speaking countries and describe
their significance & contribution to that country. You must research and write about 7 DIFFERENT indigenous groups in
the Spanish-speaking world. The first group is already completed for you & the following two groups have been partially
completed for you.

Your descriptions may be written in English or Spanish (your choice), but everything else must be in Spanish.

Use the following links to find additional information on indigenous groups that have played critical roles in the Spanish-
speaking world:

1) Indigenous Mapping: Ethnic Communities From Latin America will allow you to find language, location, and
background info on various indigenous groups
2) Central and South American Empires focuses on the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations
3) Encyclopedia Britannica useful map for mapping out the locations of each indigenous group
4) International Work Group of Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) search by country, you can find brief summaries of
current affairs indigenous people face

Use the following example & scoring guide/checklist to ensure all areas are completed successfully:

Grupo Indgena Pas de origen Dialecto/Idioma Significancia y Contribucin (en ingls)

EXAMPLE [1] The Aztec built incredible temples based
Azteca Mxico Nhuatl solely on human labor, to honor their gods. [2]
Their most significant temple is the Temple of
the Sun located in Teotihuacn. [3] The temple
measures a height of 200 ft. and has
contributed to an abundance of tourism in
present day.

SCORING GUIDE/CHECKLIST
I have included the name of the Indigenous group that will be descried. (1pt.)
I have included each indigenous groups country of origin (1pt.)
I have identified and listed EACH indigenous groups language (1pt.)
I have included a clear, well-organized description of EACH indigenous group that displays my comprehension
& research of that groups significance and/or contribution to its country.
o Each description is at least 3 sentences long. (6 pts.)
I have located each Indigenous group on the map provided, using a dot with the appropriate color given on the
chart. (1pt.)
10 pts. each group
TOTAL: / 50 points