Aztec Social Structure and Images Activity
This primary source activity focuses on an image of an Aztec ruler (Moctezuma II) from the Codex Mendoza to help students learn to look closely and use that visual evidence to make a claim.
This primary source activity focuses on an image of an Aztec ruler (Moctezuma II) from the Codex Mendoza to help students learn to look closely and use that visual evidence to make a claim.
This primary source activity focuses on an image of an Aztec ruler (Moctezuma II) from the Codex Mendoza to help students learn to look closely and use that visual evidence to make a claim.
This activity is a great introduction to Aztec social classes. It also helps students understand the value of art and material culture as primary sources, which are important for learning about many different Mesoamerican cultures!
This engaging activity makes primary sources about the Aztecs come alive!
NO advanced preparation is needed for this activity.
Answer key included.
Includes:
1 activity sheet focused on sparking initial ideas about an object
High-resolution image of the object for printing (if desired)
Answer key
Ways you can use this:
As a standalone activity related to the Aztecs or helping students learn the value of art and material culture as primary sources
As a companion to our informational text / reading about the Aztecs.
Independent learning
Homeschooling
