In a land of geography so grand,
Stood a cathedral, strong and grand,
Built by conquistadors of old,
With mariachi music, forever bold.

In a time of empires, strong and bright,
This republic sought for what was right,
With a culture, rich and full of pride,
Its civilization flourished far and wide.

The colony was founded, long ago,
On landforms, shaped by wind and snow,
With conquistadors, who sought to claim,
This land, and give it all a name.

But long before, the indigenous dwelled,
In harmony, with nature they melded,
Living peacefully, for many a year,
Before the conquerors did appear.

Now, as centuries have come and gone,
The history of this land lives on,
With cathedral standing tall and bright,
A symbol of the culture, rich and bright.

Reflections

1. What is a cathedral?
2. Who were the conquistadors and what did they do?
3. What is a republic?
4. What is the significance of the mariachi music in the story?
5. How did the arrival of the conquistadors impact the indigenous people and their way of life?
6. What is the significance of the landform in the story?
7. Why was the cathedral built?
8. What does the story tell us about the civilization and culture of the time?
9. Can you think of any other historical events or stories where an empire conquered a land and established its own culture?
10. How do you think the indigenous people felt about the arrival of the conquistadors?