Amplify Unit 2 Lesson 13: Myths of the Aztec & Inca

Based on the text (p.70), how do we know that Viracocha cared about the well-being of the people he had created? Select All

• Viracocha cried tears of rain

• He continued to teach the people

• He carried a lightning bolt

• He performed miracles to help people

• He dressed as a beggar

In the section titled, "The Founding of Cuzco"(p. 71), why is the golden staff important to the myth?

• Manco Capac & Mama Oclio traveled for many days and many nights

• It would not pierce the hard earth

• They settled in a valley and named the city Cuzco

• It was used to help Manco Capac & Mama Oclio to find a suitable spot to start a new nation

"The Five Suns" is an Aztec creation myth. What aspects of the Aztec world does it explain? Select All

• That there were five suns, or worlds

• Each world was destroyed by a natural disaster

• It taught the Aztecs how to live near the caves

• World destruction explained how people died

• It explained how things like fish, monkeys, and birds came to be on earth

"Virococha, Creator of All Things" is an Inca creation myth. What aspects of the Inca world does it explain? Select All.

• It explains that the Aztec people were created quickly.

• Unlike the "The Five Suns", it explains how the land, sky, sun, moon, and stars were created.

• It taught the people how to live near the caves, streams, and waterfalls of their homeland.

• It explains that the Inca people were created over time.

• Like the Aztec creation myth, it explains how things on earth were created.

Which of these two creation myths do you think is the most explanatory? Be sure use specific details that explain your choice. Write at least 2 complete sentences.

Choose the word suitable or unsuitable to complete the following sentence.

A crowded bus is _________ for playing a game of freeze tag.

• suitable

• unsuitable

Choose the word suitable or unsuitable to complete the following sentence.

Serving fried chicken and steak to a group of vegetarians is ________.

• suitable

• unstuitable

Choose the word suitable or unsuitable to complete the following sentence.

Laughing ehen someone tells a joke is ________ behavior.

• suitable

• unsuitable

Choose the word suitable or unsuitable to complete the following sentence.

A library is a(n) ________ place to study.

• suitable

• unsuitable

Choose the word suitable or unsuitable to complete the following sentence.

A sleeveless shirt is ________ to wear in the snow.

• suitable

• unsuitable