Aztec Rise to Power and Technology
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Objective
I can explain the social, environmental, and cultural reasons behind the Aztecs' adoption of specific technologies.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe two technologies the Aztecs used, as mentioned in the video, and briefly explain what they were used for.
The video mentions that the Aztecs did not use iron or bronze. What materials did they use for tools instead, and why might they have relied on these materials?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The video describes chinampas as an Aztec agricultural technology. Explain how the environment of the Valley of Mexico influenced the Aztecs' decision to develop and use chinampas. The video mentions that the Aztecs built aqueducts to bring fresh water to their capital city. What social need did these aqueducts address, and how did this need influence the adoption of this technology? The video discusses the Aztec calendar system, including the Tonalpohualli. How did Aztec cultural beliefs influence the development and importance of this calendar?”
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