TED-Ed: Kay Almere Read: The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god

The transcript narrates the myth of the Fifth Sun's creation. After four previous worlds were destroyed, Quetzalcoatl retrieved bones from the underworld to create new life. Nanahuatl, chosen for his humility, sacrificed himself to become the Fifth Sun. Tecciztecatl, chosen for his wealth, failed to show courage and became the dim moon. The sun initially did not move, requiring the gods' blood sacrifice to set it in motion, establishing the Fifth Age.

What was the fate of the first four worlds before the creation of the Fifth Sun?

• They were merged into one world.

• They were abandoned by the gods.

• They were preserved as sacred lands.

• They were destroyed by natural disasters.

How did Nanahuatl differ from Tecciztecatl in their approach to the sacrificial ritual?

• Tecciztecatl showed more humility.

• Nanahuatl was humble and used simple offerings.

• Nanahuatl used jade spines for his offering.

• Tecciztecatl completed the ritual first.

What was the consequence of Tecciztecatl's lack of bravery during the sacrifice?

• His light was dimmed by a rabbit.

• He was not allowed to become a god.

• He became the brightest sun.

• He was banished from the heavens.

Why did the gods initially hesitate to sacrifice themselves for the sun's movement?

• They did not trust Nanahuatl.

• They feared losing their powers.

• They were afraid of becoming like Lord Dawn.

• They wanted to preserve their immortality.

What event marked the beginning of the fifth age?

• The gods created a new world.

• The sun began to move through the sky.

• The rabbit-faced moon disappeared.

• Tecciztecatl became the moon.