Aztec Empire
Maya Civilizations
Daily Life
Mythology
Social Structure
100


What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?


What is Tenochtitlán?

100

Who was David Stuart?

What is a boy who helped decode Maya glyphs?

100

What types of food did the Aztecs eat?

What are frogs, fish, corn, and beans?

100

What does the story of Tzunuum teach?

What is the importance of friendship and generosity?

100

What is a calpulli?

What is a district or community in Tenochtitlán?

200

What were chinampas used for?

What are floating gardens for agriculture?

200

What did the Maya use to write?

What are glyphs and codices?

200

How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment?

What is by building chinampas and causeways?

200

Why did the Maya tell stories?

What is to explain natural phenomena and teach values?

200

How was social class determined in Tenochtitlán?

What is by birth and occupation?

300

Name one of the two main gods worshipped by the Aztecs.

What is Huitzilopochtli or Tlaloc?

300

What was the significance of the Temple of Inscriptions?

What is a burial site for a Maya king?

300

Describe the education system for noble boys in the Aztec Empire.

  •  What is education by priests in temples focusing on leadership and skills?

300

What does Tzunuum wish for in the story?

 What is a colorful gown of feathers?

300

Name one occupation of commoners in the Aztec Empire.

What is a farmer or artisan?

400

What was the main purpose of the Great Temple in Tenochtitlán?

What is a religious center for worship and ceremonies?

400

Explain the concept of the Maya calendar.

What is a system to track time using solar and lunar cycles?

400

What was the role of priests in Maya society?

What is to conduct ceremonies and serve as doctors?

400

How did the animals help Tzunuum?

What is by providing feathers for her wedding gown?

400

How did Aztec society treat conquered peoples?

What is by demanding tribute and allowing local governance?

500

Describe the role of the emperor in Aztec society.

 What is to govern the empire, lead in war, and demand tribute?

500

What is Maya Blue?

What is a durable pigment made from indigo dye?

500

How did the Maya use natural remedies

What is by gathering plants for medicinal purposes?

500

What moral lesson is conveyed through Tzunuum's tale?

What is that kindness and community support can transform lives?

500

Describe the significance of tribute in the Aztec Empire.

What is a means of wealth and control over conquered territories?