Create a Timeline of the Conquest of the

Inca – Student Guide

Purpose

Create a timeline of the conquest of the Inca by Francisco Pizarro.

Time

Approximately 1 hour

Assignment Prompt

In this assignment you will conduct research and use what you have learned to create a timeline.

Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Gather materials and necessary information.

a) Review your suggested research sites:

 What Led to the Fall of the Inca Empire?

 The Incas Fight for Survival

b) Take good notes of important events and dates in the conquest of the Inca by Francisco
Pizarro.

c) Ask your teacher whether you will be using presentation, drawing, word-processing, or artistic
software to develop the timeline. You may also be able to use a large piece of paper or
timeline board, but be sure to ask your teacher if these materials are acceptable.

Step 2: Consider the required elements of the timeline.

a) Begin your timeline with the arrival of Pizarro and end with the fall of the Inca to Pizarro and
the conquistadors.
b) Include in your timeline a brief description of each event, including the date when it occurred
and a picture.
c) Use time intervals of 1, 5, or 10 years.
d) Make your timeline easy to read.

e) Construct your timeline on a computer, on a tablet, or by hand using a ruler or straightedge,

paper, and colored pencils or markers. Access the timeline builder here. Ask your teacher
for guidance as to which form your timeline should take.

Step 3: Think about these steps for creating a successful timeline.

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 a) Plan – Sketch out your timeline on a piece of paper before you begin.

b) Draft – Create a rough draft of your timeline.

c) Revise – Review your work, correct mistakes, and make improvements.

Step 4: Evaluate your timeline using this checklist.

When you can answer “yes” to all of these questions, you are ready to submit your timeline.

Yes No Evaluation Question

Does your timeline begin with the arrival of Pizarro and end will the fall of the Inca to the
conquistadors?

Does your timeline include the dates and key events during the Spanish conquest of the
Inca?

Is your timeline organized chronologically using CE as a measurement?

Does your timeline include a brief description of each event?

Does your timeline use correct punctuation and grammar?

Does your timeline present information in ways that will engage your audience?

Is your timeline neat, easy to read, and visually appealing?

Does your timeline include all the required elements described above?

Step 5: Revise and submit your timeline.

a) If you were unable to answer “yes” to all the questions on the checklist, revise and save your
timeline before submitting it.

b) When you have completed your timeline, return to the virtual classroom and use the “Browse
for file” option to locate and submit your assignment. Ask your teacher for assistance if
necessary. Congratulations! You have created a timeline of the conquest of the Inca by
Francisco Pizarro!

c) Ask your teacher for further instructions if you will be presenting your timeline to an audience
of your peers.

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