Tenochtitlan Life and Technology
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Objective
I can write a paragraph that makes a claim about why a technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from daily life and available resources.
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Warm-up video
The Ancient Library · 6:39
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Practice
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Describe two ways the homes of wealthy Aztecs differed from the homes of poor Aztecs.
What were the typical roles of men and women in Aztec families, according to the video?
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Exit ticket
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“The video mentions that wealthy Aztecs had bathing rooms similar to saunas. Write a paragraph explaining why this technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources. The video mentions that clothing showed a person's social status in Aztec society. Write a paragraph explaining why this "clothing technology" (rules about who could wear what) was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources. The video mentions that the Aztecs used maize to make tortillas. Write a paragraph explaining why this food preparation technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources.”
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