Worldviews: Chapter 7
Worldview Inquiry
THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN
In what ways do a group’s collective beliefs and
experiences contribute to shaping a unique identity?
TIMELINE
1100
Aztecs left homeland in search of new home.
1195
Aztecs arrived in Valley of Mexico.
1250
Aztecs settled near Lake Texcoco
1325
Tenochtitlan was founded. First temple built by Aztecs.
1350
Causeways built with canals.
1370
Tenoch, Aztec Priest-Rules, died.
Aztecs ruled by Tepanecs.
Acamapichtli becomes first ruler of Aztecs.
1375
1428
Tepanecs was defeated.
Aztecs expand and rule whole valley.
Aztecs joined forces with Texcoco and Tlacopan formed Triple Alliance. Atzcapotzalco conquered.
1440
Moctezuma started rule.
1452
Tenochtitlan destroyed by flood. 1452-4 famine.
1458
Moctezuma sent armies to conquer lands.
1469
Moctezuma I died.
1486
Ahuizotu became ruler.
1487
Great Temple at Tenochtitlan dedicated.
Aztecs expanded southward into Mayan territories.
1502
Moctezuma II became ruler. Aztec Empire at height.
1519
Cortez comes to Mexico. Moctezuma II killed.
1520
Cuitlahuac elected ruler.
1521
Tenochtitlan destroyed.
1522
Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City. Declared capital of Spanish colony of New Spain.
1400
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Page 151
Read page 151 and answer the following questions:
1. What effect do you think the experience of hardship and wandering might have had on the
Aztec sense of identity?
2. How does moving/migration affect your worldview?
3. Figure 7-1. What lines from the story help you identify what this image is about?
4. Can you name another group of people who wandered in the desert before being led to the
Promised Land?
5. Define the following terms in you vocab section of your notebook:
Aztec, dike, aqueduct, chinampa, artifacts, tribute
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Section 1: The Physical Landscape (p.152-157)
1. How might a society’s worldview influence its ability to adapt to its physical geography?
2. Agree or disagree with the following statement – “Geography is Destiny”
3. Figure 7-2, page 152. How might a society’s beliefs affect the determination of society members to
adapt to a challenging physical environment?
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Geography is Destiny
Aztec
Canada
Maps and mapmaking
War and Empire
Agriculture
Trade
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The Power of Mountains (page. 153)
Positive Effects
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Negative Effects (Problems)
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An Island Home/Changing Geography (page 154-155)
In your vocab section, define causeways, plant cultivators, Tenochtitlan, barrier-flooding
In your notebook:
A) Zoom In – The Floating Island – Summarize and answer questions 1 and 2
B) Fast Forward – Mexico City is Sinking – Make an info web and answer questions 1 and 2
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THE SACRED LANDSCAPE
NOW LET’S LOOK AT THE AZTEC’S SACRED LANDSCAPE , WHICH THEY BELIEVED SURROUNDED THEM
AND HOW IT AFFECTED THEIR VIEW OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD.
TASK ONE : READ PAGES 158- 164 AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
AZTEC GODS- HUITZILOPOCHTLI-
NAME THE THREE OTHER GODS ON PAGE 159 AND THEIR IMPORTANCE.
MEASURING TIME : THE AZTEC CALENDAR - INCLUDE FACTS FROM FIGURE 7-14 AND TOP PAGE 161
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HUMAN SACRIFIC: WHY?
TENOCHTITLAN: THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD
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“ EXPLORE THE BIG IDEAS “ QUESTIONS ON PAGE 169 – DO ALL OF QUESTION # 1 IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
AND
“ OVER TO YOU “ QUESTIONS # 1 AND ALL OF # 2 ON PAGE 164 -----------DUE : TUES. JAN. 15
TASK TWO: READ“ EXPANDING THE EMPIRE” PAGES 165 – 168 AND DO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
TRADE:
TRIBUTE:
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IN NOTEBOOK:
“ EXPLORE THE BIG IDEAS” –PAGE 169 - # 2 – PART A AND “OVER TO YOU “ PAGE 168 # 1 AND ALL OF #
2
ALL OF TASK TWO DUE BY : _________________________
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