Transcript Warm-up #13
Warm-up #13 1) How did warriors move up in rank in the Aztec society? 2) How were flower wars unique from a traditional war? Engineering an Empire • Today we are going to learn about Aztec achievements in engineering. • As we watch the video, answer you video questions. • Keep a list of Aztec achievements that impressed you are we watch the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgVl5vYpJk Stop video at 29 minutes. Homework • Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions. – Read chapter 15.2 in your textbook. – Copy questions 1a, 2a, 2b, & 3a and answer in complete sentences on page 33 of your notebook. • Tomorrow is a project workday so bring your GRAPES paper and any materials you’d like to use to work on your project. If you have digital work, bring it on a flash drive. Everyone must have something productive to work on. Warm-up #14 • 1) What about Aztec engineering was the most impressive to you and why? • 2) Why might Tenochtitlan be a good city to live in? Explain your answer. Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions • 1a. How was it decided when the Aztecs should plant crops or hold ceremonies? • Answer – These decisions were made according to the Aztec calendar. • 2a. What did the Aztecs feed their gods? • Answer: The Aztecs feed their gods blood. • • • • Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions 2b Why did the Aztecs think human sacrifice was important? Answer – They believed it would keep their gods strong and save the world from destruction; the sun would no longer rise without sacrifice. 3. What might you find in an Aztec codex? Answer: You would find records and stories from Aztec history. Worktime • Study Guide Due Sept 24th • GRAPES Project Due Sept 26th – Finish graphic organizer to plan – Write your paragraphs for each topic. – Construct your project (if needed ask for paper) – Review requirements (see rubric) Grapes Flipbook • Choose a culture: Aztec or Maya • 40 points, Due Sept 26th • GRAPES Flipbook: Each section will have a title, picture, and sentence long descriptions. Typed or in ink. Digital pictures must have a citation. – Geography – describe the region and adoptions – Religion – beliefs and creation story. – Accomplishments - name and describe the five most important accomplishments of this civilization (opinion). – Politics – who ruled, what responsibilities did they have, how were they treated/seen? – Economy – how and what goods did they trade. – Social Structure – what were the social groups, describe their roles and power. Citation Example http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize