Podcast M

Professor Diamond asserts that the great Incan empire were conquered by the Spaniards due to the following unique factors:

His "Guns, Germs, Steel" thesis:
-Writing
-Agriculture
-"Fear Factor"
-Horsemanship
-Armor
-Technological Advantages: ships, weapons, etc.

With your group, answer the following questions:

1. Do you agree with his arguments? If yes, explain why.
2. Are there any other reasons why the Spaniards were the "winners, and the Incas the losers?"
3. Could the Incas had defeated the Spaniards? If so, how?

Projects will be graded according to the following criteria:
1. Originality
2. Presentation
3. Quality of Podcast
4. Group Exchanges (blogging)
5. Inter-Group Exchanges (blogging)

DAY ONE: Blog the following with your group:
1. Recorders: Copy down detailed reasons as to why the Incas fell -- according to Diamond. Remember to move beyond the outline -- and record your work.
2. Everyone: Write down the answers to the questions above.
3. Come up with provocative questions for Diamond to answer