AZTEC SOCIETY
Warlike peopleConquered most of
their neighborsForced subjects to pay
tributePOW’s were often
sacrificed to the Gods
Location of the Aztecs
The Aztecs occupied present day Mexico
The numbers represent the former capitals of the Aztec empire.
3-Tenochitilan was the last capital and most important city in the Aztec Empire.
AZTEC WARRIORS
Aztec warriors lived to fight for the Gods. It was more of an honor to capture an enemy than to kill one. Captured enemies were then used for human sacrifices to the Gods.
BATTLE SHIELDS
Aztec Battle Shields were personalized by each warrior. The shield reflected the warrior’s personality and/or honored a particular God. Often, warriors used an animal motif for their shields.
SHIELD DESIGN
Shields were designed to both intimidate and distract the enemy. Animal facial designs were often used. Vivid colors in both paint and feathers were employed to achieve the desired effect.
ASSIGNMENT
CREATE AN AZTEC BATTLE SHIELDUSE MATERIALS PROVIDEDMAKE YOUR SHIELD “AUTHENTIC”FOLLOW GRADING RUBRIC
GRADING RUBRICCREATIVITY
AUTHENTICITY
PARAGRAPH
ON TASK
5555
GRADING SCALE18-20 A
15-17 B
12-14 C
10-12 D