Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl Story

The video narrates the legend of the Tlaxcalteca princess Iztaccíhuatl and the warrior Popocatépetl. Set in ancient Tlaxcala, the story unfolds with their deep love amidst a backdrop of war. Popocatépetl leaves for battle, promising to return, but false news of his death devastates the princess, leading to her demise. Upon his victorious return, Popocatépetl learns of her death and honors her by creating a mountain tomb. Their figures are immortalized in the volcanoes named after them, symbolizing their eternal love and legacy.

Who was Iztaccíhuatl?

• A mountain

• A princess

• A messenger

• A warrior

What was Popocatépetl's role in the story?

• A king

• A priest

• A messenger

• A warrior

What event caused Popocatépetl to leave Iztaccíhuatl?

• A festival

• A war

• A famine

• A wedding

What promise did Popocatépetl make to Iztaccíhuatl before leaving?

• To never return

• To send letters

• To return victorious

• To bring her a gift

What false news did Iztaccíhuatl receive?

• Popocatépetl was captured

• Popocatépetl was victorious

• Popocatépetl was married

• Popocatépetl was dead

Who fabricated the false news about Popocatépetl?

• A messenger

• A family member

• A friend

• A rival warrior

What did Popocatépetl do to honor Iztaccíhuatl after her death?

• Built a tomb with ten hills

• Built a temple

• Held a festival

• Wrote a poem

Where did Popocatépetl place Iztaccíhuatl's body?

• In a river

• In a cave

• On the highest point of the tomb

• In a forest

What did Popocatépetl do after placing Iztaccíhuatl's body?

• Sang a song

• Built a house

• Lit a torch and knelt

• Left the city

What do the figures of Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl represent today?

• Volcanoes

• Mountains

• Forests

• Rivers