[SS350 Unit Plan] Aztec Religion, Culture, and Society Essential Question Practice (Made 2024 Fall Semester)

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Central Focus: Aztec Religion, Culture, and Society Standards: 6.H.1: Summarize the rise, decline, and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica. 6.H.2: Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread, and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica. 6.H.4: Identify and explain the development and organization of political, cultural, social, and economic systems in Europe and the Americas. 6.C.1: Compare and contrast major forms of governments in Europe and the Americas throughout history.
Big Ideas and Understandings: The movements of the stars and confusion over how the world functions lead to religions developing. The five directions were of immense importance to the Aztecs in all aspects of their lives. Huitzilopotchli was a representation of the Aztec and a justification for them. Human sacrifice was considered normal in Aztec society and sacrifices were proud and revered for their important role.	Essential Questions: 1. What sparks religion and what drives its continued existence and development? 2. What are the hallmarks of Aztec religion, culture, and society? 3. What do your religion, culture, and society have in common with the Aztecs?
Content:   (What is this unit about? Facts, maps, people, dates.) Huitzilopochtli, his creation, his role, his impact, his story Role of human sacrifice in Aztec society Aztec calendar Aztec Cosmology Aztec city design Role of religion in Aztec society Maps of Aztec cities such as Tenochtitlan