The Legend of Maize

The Legend of Maize

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video narrates the legend of maize, focusing on the Aztecs who initially survived on roots and hunted animals. The maize was inaccessible, hidden behind mountains. Quetzalcóatl, a deity, transformed into an ant to retrieve maize for the Aztecs. Overcoming challenges, he succeeded and brought back a maize grain. This marked a turning point for the Aztecs, who began cultivating maize, leading to prosperity and the construction of magnificent cities.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Aztecs primarily eat before the arrival of Quetzalcóatl?

Maize

Roots and hunted animals

Fruits and vegetables

Fish

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why couldn't the Aztecs initially access maize?

It was hidden behind high mountains

They didn't know how to cultivate it

It was considered sacred

They preferred other foods

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Into what did Quetzalcóatl transform to retrieve the maize?

A black ant

A snake

A bird

A red ant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Quetzalcóatl on his journey to the mountains?

A red ant

A warrior

A priest

A bird

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Quetzalcóatl to continue his difficult journey?

The promise of riches

The needs of the Aztecs

The guidance of the gods

The challenge itself

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Quetzalcóatl carry the maize back to the Aztecs?

Between his teeth

On his back

In his hands

In a bag

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Aztecs do after receiving the maize from Quetzalcóatl?

They stored it

They sold it

They planted and cultivated it

They offered it to the gods

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the outcomes for the Aztecs after they started cultivating maize?

They built beautiful cities and palaces

They abandoned their cities

They stopped hunting

They became a weaker society