Introduction to Aztec Religion Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the religious beliefs of the Aztec civilisation, including their understanding of the gods, human sacrifice, and the afterlife. They will explore the key ceremonies of the Aztec calendar, from the annual spring festival of Tlacaxipehualiztli to the once-in-a-generation New Fire ceremony held every 52 years.Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
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Option 1: Readings
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Using sources
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by using the following sources:
Cartwright, M. (2018, May 03). Aztec Sacrifice. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/Aztec_Sacrifice/
© World History Publishing
Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Turquoise Lord. British Museum, Item No. Am,St.400.
© The Trustees of the British Museum. (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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