TED-Ed
The Aztec Myth of the Unlikeliest Sun God
How did the sun arrive in the sky? Learners watch a short film that describes the myth of Nanahuatl, a weak Aztec god who sacrificed himself to become the fifth sun for his people.
Crash Course
American Floods: Crash Course World Mythology #18
According to an ancient Mayan myth, the Creator made people using cornmeal and alcohol. Viewers explore the story with the 18th video in the Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars discover myths about floods from the Mayans and...
PBS
The Teotihuacan Fire Ceremony
Fire and light play an almost universal role in world religions, and the predecessors for the Aztecs were no exception. Using an animation, the enlightening video recreates the Teotichuacan Fire Ceremony with rich details and features...
Crash Course
Pre-Columbian Theater, Spanish Empire, and Sor Juana: Crash Course Theater #22
The Aztecs turned the act of making sacrifices into a theatrical production. These native religious practices introduce a video on Pre-Columbian theater. By watching the video, viewers discover the connection between theater and the...
New York State Education Department
Global History and Geography Examination: August 2010
Three major faith traditions have shaped world history: Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. Using secondary sources from textbooks, as well as primary source documents, such as Aztec legends, pupils explore the interplay of these...
Crash Course
Water and Classical Civilizations: Crash Course World History 222
Humans cannot survive without water, and neither can civilizations. A brief history of ancient civilizations and their dependence on—and management of—water demonstrates how states either flourish or flail based on the availability of...
Curated OER
Beverages
In this beverages worksheet, students answer short answer questions about specific kinds of beverages. Students complete 10 questions total.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Focus on State Building: Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Aztec Empire
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about the Aztec Empire. This information is intended for high school world history students for for those who are studying arts and humanities.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: The World of the Aztecs Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over the Aztecs, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
A&E Television
History.com: Aztecs
Video covering the Aztec Empire, achievements, and culture. [2:26]
A&E Television
History.com: Aztecs Videos: The Battle of Antietam
A brief video illustrates the tragic events of the bloodiest battle that occurred in just a single day during the American Civil War. [3:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coyolxauhqui Stone
View a video about the Aztec Coyolxauhqui Monolith at the Templo Mayor, Mexico City. Listen as two experts discuss the symbolism and myth behind this monolith. [5:29]
Crash Course
Crash Course World Mythology #18: American Floods
This video focuses on floods in the Americas. We're looking at ancient flood myths in the Americas, and what they can tell us about the stories that people tell, and how they can look similar, even in cultures separated by large swathes...
PBS
Pbs: Native America: The Teotihuacan Fire Ceremony
The New Fire Ceremony was a ritual held every 52 years in November upon the completion of a full cycle of the Aztec solar year.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Mesoamerica
This 58-question, self-scoring exam involves the history of the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Explorers: Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who conquered and annihilated the Aztec Empire. This video examines his life and how he defeated the Aztecs. [5:37]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Introduction to the Day of the Dead: Dia De Los Muertos
What do you know about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and its traditions? Here's a great introduction to the holiday intended to honor deceased loved ones. Included with the video are discussion questions and links to additional...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #5: The Americas and Time Keeping
How did ancient civilizations in America develop their culture and knowledge base without any contact with the peoples of Africa, Asia, or Europe? This is a story about the planet Venus, breathtaking pyramids, and intricate calendars....
abcteach
Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nose Ornament With Spiders From Ancient Peru
In this video [2:39] Met curator Julie Jones on intrigue in Nose Ornament with Spiders from ancient Peru, 1st century B.C.E.-2nd century, C.E. This elegant, very delicate crescent nose ring from northern Peru is evidence of the high...
NBC
Msnbc: Montezuma's Palace Unearthed in Mexico
An excavation in Mexico City uncovered what archaeologists believe to be the remains of Montezuma's palace. (June. 11, 2008)
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Florentine Codex: Lesson 2
This lesson will present an overview of the Florentine Codex. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Florentine Codex."
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