The Aztec Empire: Tenochtitlan & Society
Students will explore the rise of the Aztec Empire, the construction of Tenochtitlan, and the complex social and religious life of the Aztecs.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the Aztecs engineered a massive city on a lake, Tenochtitlan.
- Explain the significance of human sacrifice in Aztec religion and worldview.
- Evaluate the function and impact of the Aztec tribute system on conquered peoples.
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