Year 8
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at how the Aztecs came to settle in Mexico. We will identify where their settlement was, the problems they faced and how the Aztecs made sense of time.
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5 Questions
Q1.
When did the Aztecs arrive and settle in the Valley of Mexico?
about 1100 A.D
About 1500 A.D
Q2.
What did the Aztecs build when they settled in Mexico?
Palaces, pyramids and churches
Q3.
Why did the Aztecs make sacrifices?
Because the needed to punish people
Because they believed it would keep crime low
Q4.
Which world creation did the Aztecs believe they were living in?
fourth world creation
second world creation
Q5.
How many days were there in and Aztec month?
21 days
25 days