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SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SUBJECT: HISTORY LEVEL: YEAR 2 ONLINE LESSON: 6

DATE: 5th JULY 2021

Chapter 14: Aztec Temple

Aztec temple
† _______________ played a very important role in the lives of the Mexica people of the
Aztec Empire.
† Thus, grand ________________ were built throughout the Aztec Empire.
† The Aztecs worshipped a variety of gods and they were worshipped in their own ways.
† Archaeologists now know a lot about the temples in Mexico, even though most had
__________________ or been __________________.
† Clues have come from the places where temples stood, _______________ of the temples,
____________ made for people to keep in their homes and ______________________ of
the temples.
† A Spaniard called _________________ landed on the Mexican coast and described an idol
room, _________________________________________________.
† Their incredible structures represented the Aztecs’ vision of the world.

Temple Pyramid
 Aztec temples were usually found at the top of _________________ and they are often
called temple pyramid.
 The temple pyramids were not just visually awesome, they symbolised the
______________ of the Aztec nation.
 Temple pyramids were ___________________ with platforms and grand _____________.

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 This staircase always faced __________, which the Aztecs believed was the place where
the _________________________________________.
 The temples were set back from the stairs to give the illusion that the temples were in the
_________________.
 Temple pyramids were used for _________________________ and ________________.

Temple offerings
Archaeologists are constantly finding incredible _________________ inside the layers of
Aztec temple pyramids.
_________________ to the gods were placed in these buildings at every stage of their
construction.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods __________________ to create life and had to be repaid
hence the gifts to the gods.
The gifts included _________________ from across the empire, ________________ from
earlier civilizations and the _________________ of thousands of humans and animals.

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Types of the temple pyramid
 Various types of great pyramids served as temples and they also varied in their size.
 There were many different types of a pyramid constructed by the Aztecs:
_______________________________, ______________________________ and
_____________________________.
 A flat-top pyramid is known as ___________________.
 These were located inside busy ______________.
 They were centres of regular worship and _____________________.
 They were also used as centres of _____________________ and ____________________.

 The Aztecs used a variety of materials in the ____________________ of their temples and
pyramids.
 The city of Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground.
 So, special attention was paid to making pyramids and temples with _________________.
 They used stone platforms for a firm foundation.
 Most pyramids started as small platforms made of ____________________ such as clay
and wood.
 There were also pyramids constructed with __________________ and _______________
were used.
 For the decoration, ________________________, __________________ and
_______________ were used.
 The inside of the temple walls was ornamented with ______________ and ____________.
 Religious symbolism was richly used in Aztec temples.
 As the Aztecs became more powerful, they built ________ temples on top of the old ones.
 Rebuilding pyramids was ____________________.
 It’s believed that bigger and glorious temples would ___________________ the gods.

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Exercise 1: Name the following temples
Single stair pyramid Twin stair pyramid Round pyramid

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

Exercise 2: Answer the following questions.

1. Why do Aztec temples have tall structured platform and staircase?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. What’s a flat-top pyramid known as?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. What’s the purpose of Temple pyramids?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. What happened to most of the Aztec temples now?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise 3: The Aztec temples were decorated with many ornaments and symbols. Fill in the
blanks with the aid of the helping words.
Skulls Water droplets Water jugs Butterflies Round circles

1.

2.

3.

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Exercise 4: Tick ( ) the correct statement.
1.
The Aztecs worshipped only one god.
The Aztecs worshipped many gods.

2.
Religion is a very important aspect of the lives of the Aztecs.
Religion is not a very important aspect of the lives of the Aztecs.

3.
Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground so a solid foundation is
necessary.
Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground so a solid foundation is
not necessary.

4.
The Aztecs built a smaller and simpler temple to honour their gods.
The Aztecs built a bigger and glorious temple to honour their gods.

5.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods suffered to create life and did not
need to be repaid.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods suffered to create life and had to be
repaid.

Exercise 5: Underline the correct answer.

1. Tezontle and ( limestone , cement ) were used to build temples.

2. Flat top pyramids were located in ( busy cities , peaceful villages ).
3. The Temple Mayor was dedicated to ( Tlaloc , Quetzalcoatl ) and Huitzilopoctli.
4. The twin pyramids symbolised two sacred ( rivers , mountains).
5. A ( teotihuacan , tzompantli ) is a skull rack.
6. Aztec Temples were called ( Teocalli , Tezontle ).

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 SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SUBJECT: HISTORY LEVEL: YEAR 2 ONLINE LESSON: 6

DATE: 5th JULY 2021

Chapter 14: Aztec Temple

Aztec temple
† Religion played a very important role in the lives of the Mexica people of the Aztec Empire.
† Thus, grand temples were built throughout the Aztec Empire.
† The Aztecs worshipped a variety of gods and they were worshipped in their own ways.
† Archaeologists now know a lot about the temples in Mexico, even though most had fallen
down or been destroyed.
† Clues have come from the places where temples stood, pictures of the temples, models
made for people to keep in their homes and Spanish descriptions of the temples.
† A Spaniard called Juan Diaz landed on the Mexican coast and described an idol room ’eight
spans wide and the height of a man’.
† Their incredible structures represented the Aztecs’ vision of the world.

Temple Pyramid
 Aztec temples were usually found at the top of pyramids and they are often called temple
pyramid.
 The temple pyramids were not just visually awesome, they symbolised the principle of the
Aztec nation.
 Temple pyramids were tall structures with platforms and grand stairways.

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 This staircase always faced West, which the Aztecs believed was the place where the sun
descended into the underworld.
 The temples were set back from the stairs to give the illusion that the temples were in the
heavens.
 Temple pyramids were used for religious ceremonies and sacrifice.

Temple offerings
Archaeologists are constantly finding incredible artefacts inside the layers of Aztec temple
pyramids.
Offerings to the gods were placed in these buildings at every stage of their construction.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods suffered to create life and had to be repaid hence the
gifts to the gods.
The gifts included luxury goods from across the empire, artefacts from earlier civilizations
and the remains of thousands of humans and animals.

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Types of the temple pyramid
 Various types of great pyramids served as temples and they also varied in their size.
 There were many different types of a pyramid constructed by the Aztecs: The twin stair
pyramid, the single stair pyramid and the round pyramid.
 A flat-top pyramid is known as Ziggurats.
 These were located inside busy cities.
 They were centres of regular worship and festivities.
 They were also used as centres of astrology and astronomy.

 The Aztecs used a variety of materials in the construction of their temples and pyramids.
 The city of Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground.
 So, special attention was paid to making pyramids and temples with solid foundations.
 They used stone platforms for a firm foundation.
 Most pyramids started as small platforms made of organic materials such as clay and
wood.
 There were also pyramids constructed with tezontle and limestone were used.
 For the decoration, wood carving, stone blocks and skulls were used.
 The inside of the temple walls was ornamented with sculpture and paintings.
 Religious symbolism was richly used in Aztec temples.
 As the Aztecs became more powerful, they built bigger temples on top of the old ones.
 Rebuilding pyramids was important.
 It’s believed that bigger and glorious temples would honour the gods.

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Exercise 1: Name the following temples
Single stair pyramid Twin stair pyramid Round pyramid

Round pyramid

Twin stair pyramid

Single stair pyramid

Exercise 2: Answer the following questions.

1. Why do Aztec temples have tall structured platform and staircase?
To make the temples look as if they were in the heavens.

2. What’s a flat-top pyramid known as?

It’s known as Ziggurats.

3. What’s the purpose of Temple pyramids?

Temple pyramids were used for religious ceremonies and sacrifice.

4. What happened to most of the Aztec temples now?

Most had fallen down or been destroyed.

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Exercise 3: The Aztec temples were decorated with many ornaments and symbols. Fill in the
blanks with the aid of the helping words.
Skulls Water droplets Water jugs Butterflies Round circles

Butterflies
1.

Skulls

2.
Water droplets

Round circle

3. Water jugs

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Exercise 4: Tick ( ) the correct statement.
1.
The Aztecs worshipped only one god.
The Aztecs worshipped many gods.

2.
Religion is a very important aspect of the lives of the Aztecs.
Religion is not a very important aspect of the lives of the Aztecs.

3.
Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground so a solid foundation is
necessary.
Tenochtitlan was located on swampy ground so a solid foundation is
not necessary.

4.
The Aztecs built a smaller and simpler temple to honour their gods.
The Aztecs built a bigger and glorious temple to honour their gods.

5.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods suffered to create life and did not
need to be repaid.
According to Aztec beliefs, gods suffered to create life and had to be
repaid.

Exercise 5: Underline the correct answer.

1. Tezontle and ( limestone , cement ) were used to build temples.
2. Flat top pyramids were located in ( busy cities , peaceful villages ).
3. The Temple Mayor was dedicated to ( Tlaloc , Quetzalcoatl ) and Huitzilopoctli.
4. The twin pyramids symbolised two sacred ( rivers , mountains).
5. A ( teotihuacan , tzompantli ) is a skull rack.
6. Aztec Temples were called ( Teocalli , Tezontle ).