- Mapping the Aztecs: Use the provided map to answer questions about the geographic location and territorial extent of the Aztec civilization.
- Aztec Life: Write an essay highlighting the complexity and development of Aztec society, countering the misconception that they were a barbaric race, using the visual prompts (corn, vanilla, tomatoes, rubber, chocolate) as evidence of their advanced culture and agriculture.
- Storyboard Completion: Complete the storyboard by filling in the blanks for each panel based on historical facts:
- The Aztecs migrated to Tenochtitlan, an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco, located in Central Mexico. [Blank: Describe the founding or significance of Tenochtitlan]
- The Aztecs created chinampas or artificial islands to solve the problems of limited farm space. [Blank: Explain how chinampas worked or their impact on agriculture]
- The Aztec society is very rich and developed. They worship nature gods. [Blank: Describe aspects of their religion, art, or social structure]
- The Spaniards arrived in Mexico in 1521 and destroyed Tenochtitlan and the Aztec empire ended. [Blank: Explain the consequences of Spanish conquest or the fall of the empire]
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