The Aztecs and Incas Lauren Rogers

Content Area: Social Studies Grade Level: 7th Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is to inform students about the lifestyles and societies of the Aztecs and Incans. Learning Objective: Given videos and websites, students will be able to correctly answer given questions, in the presentation, about the Aztec and Incan societies, with 100% accuracy. State or Common Core and ISTE Standard: 7.67 Explain the roles of peoples in the Aztec and Incan societies, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices, and slavery. (C, H) 6. Technology operations and concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. b. Select and use applications effectively and productively

Aztec Society Follow the link below to explore the different class structures of the Aztec and learn about their slavery. http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/exhibits/aztec/aztec_social.html The four classes of the Aztecs were Nobility, Commoners, Serfs, and Slaves. Slaves could be prisoners of war or criminals. Slaves couldn’t be resold and were freed once their owners died. In the link below you will learn about the Gods of Aztec religion and religious beliefs and practices. http://www.mayankids.com/mmkpeople/mkaztec.htm They believed in many underworlds and heavens. They also believed in many God’s, such as Tonatiuh, God of the Sun. Human sacrifice was common.

Aztec Society Explore the warfare of the Aztecs in the link below and understand why they were so feared by others. http://www.aztec-indians.com/aztec-warriors.html The purpose of warfare was to kidnap victims for sacrifice. Later the purpose became conquest and power. Warriors were 17 years or older. The two orders of Aztec warriors were Otontin and Cuahchicqueh.

What were the two names given to Aztec warriors that displayed excessive bravery and exemplary fighting skills. Pythons and Cheetahs Jaguars and Eagles Eagles and Butterflies Jaguars and Grasshoppers

Jaguars and Eagles were the best of the best warriors! Correct! Jaguars and Eagles were the best of the best warriors!

What was offered, to what God for sacrifice in Aztec Culture? The eyes; God of Rain The tongue; God of Snow The heart; God of Sun The ears; God of Cloud

Correct! The hearts were cut from the victims and held up to the sun as sacrifice for the God of the Sun.

Inca Society Following the link below will allow you to better understand Inca religious beliefs and practices. http://www.rediscovermachupicchu.com/inca-religion.htm They practiced a polytheistic religion (believing in many Gods). They believed in the afterlife, that loved ones could still hear beyond the grave. Society used sacred objects to hold rituals in sacred places, such as mountains or rivers. Click on the link provided to investigate the Inca Military. http://mayaincaaztec.com/incamilitary1.html Hand to hand combat was used most frequently. Loud noises were used to scare away their enemies. When weapons were used the sling was the most chosen.

Inca Society Explore the link below to find out more about the class structure and family life of the Inca. http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/whic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?zid=bf3dd98047904fa6872f6173d833862a&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX3424400022&userGroupName=seat24826&jsid=2a346306b54fb8a28e38496240fd5b77 Farmers were the most important and largest group in the empire. Everyone is required to marry. Noble children received education, commoner children learned their parents trade. Noblemen were allowed to have more than one wife.

What were the sacred objects and elements of nature called? Quiblah Pachacuti Machu Picchu Huaca

Huaca can be translated to mean sacredness. Correct! Huaca can be translated to mean sacredness.

What are groups of extended family members that live near one another, in villages or groups? Ayllu Mit’a Aclla Quipu

Correct! Ayllu is a traditional form of a community that is still practiced today!

Summary In this lesson the students learned major details about Inca and Aztec society. They learned about slavery, hierarchy, family life, religion, military and other beliefs and practices. The students answered a series of questions throughout their reading about Aztec sacrifice and warfare, also Inca sacred ground and village life. Also in this lesson students were able to navigate to different links, which told them more about Aztec and Inca society.

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