n history over the last 2 weeks, we have read about the following people: 1) Hernan Cortez and Pizarro, who were both conquistadors of Spain. In this lesson, we also learned about the Maya Empire and the Inca Empire. We talked about how the Spaniards conquered them and how they were after their gold and power. 2). Ferdinan Magellan was an explorer, who wanted to sail to the Spice Islands by sailing West instead of sailing East. He found a waterway through South America, which is today called the Magellan Striat. We mapped his journey around the globe. He had hoped to make it all the way to the Spice Islands but he ended up being killed in the Philippines. His crew did make it to the Spice Islands and then sailed back home to Spain. 3) We also talked about Suleiman and the Ottoman Turks this week. He wanted to expand his empire in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He was an Islamic Sultan. The center of his empire was in Constantinople. He took control over two ports in the Mediterranean Sea. This gave him control over trade in that region. Since he was in control of the trade routes, this made him very wealthy. 4) We also have begun to talk about the Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther) and Swiss Reformation (Ulrich Zwingli). We have talked about the Anabapstists being persecuted for their beliefs.

History

• The child has learned about Hernan Cortez and Pizarro, two conquistadors of Spain who conquered the Maya Empire and the Inca Empire for their gold and power.
• The child has learned about Ferdinan Magellan, an explorer who wanted to sail to the Spice Islands by sailing West. They mapped his journey around the globe and learned about the Magellan Strait.
• The child has learned about Suleiman and the Ottoman Turks, an Islamic Sultan who wanted to expand his empire in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They learned about his control over trade routes and his wealth.
• The child has begun learning about the Protestant Reformation and Swiss Reformation, specifically Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli. They have also discussed the persecution of the Anabaptists.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to explore more about the Maya Empire, Inca Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. They can create their own maps or drawings of these empires and their territories. Additionally, they can research more about the Protestant Reformation and its impact on European history.

Book Recommendations

• The Mayan Empire by Jane D. O'Connor: This book introduces young readers to the fascinating history and culture of the Maya Empire.
• Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World by Paul L. Maier: This book tells the story of Martin Luther and his role in the Protestant Reformation, in a way that is accessible for first-grade readers.
• The Ottoman Empire by Liz Sonneborn: This book provides an introduction to the history of the Ottoman Empire, including its rise to power and cultural contributions.