Introduction to Aztec Warfare Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the military culture of the Aztec Empire, exploring how warfare was tied to religious belief, social advancement, and political control. They will also investigate the unique practice of the Flower Wars and consider what these staged conflicts reveal about the relationship between religion and power in Aztec society. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including 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: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the source on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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Extension activities
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