Social Studies 7: Chapter 12 Section 2
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12 questions
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Class # First & Last Name:
Class # First & Last Name:
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Reading Check: What did Mayan priests do?
Reading Check: What did Mayan priests do?
2
Reading Check: Describe the levels of Aztec society.
Reading Check: Describe the levels of Aztec society.
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Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.
Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.
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Target Reading Skill: State three details that support the main idea of the first paragraph under the heading Aztec Society.
Target Reading Skill: State three details that support the main idea of the first paragraph under the heading Aztec Society.
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Recall: What activity was the basis of Mayan life?
Recall: What activity was the basis of Mayan life?
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Explain: How did Mayan religion reflect the importance of this activity?
Explain: How did Mayan religion reflect the importance of this activity?
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Infer: What do you think is the most likely reason the Mayas abandoned their cities? Explain your choice.
Infer: What do you think is the most likely reason the Mayas abandoned their cities? Explain your choice.
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Describe: How did the Aztec Empire expand?
Describe: How did the Aztec Empire expand?
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Synthesize: How did the Aztecs treat the peoples they conquered in war?
Synthesize: How did the Aztecs treat the peoples they conquered in war?
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Draw Conclusions: Why might some of the peoples conquered by the Aztecs have wanted to overthrow the emperor?
Draw Conclusions: Why might some of the peoples conquered by the Aztecs have wanted to overthrow the emperor?
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The Mayas and the Aztecs created great civilizations. How were their cultures alike? How were they different? Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the two civilizations.
The Mayas and the Aztecs created great civilizations. How were their cultures alike? How were they different? Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the two civilizations.