New Fire Ceremony of the Teotihuacanos

New Fire Ceremony of the Teotihuacanos

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the New Fire Ceremony conducted by the Teotihuacanos at the Sun Pyramid. It highlights the Aztec's documentation of a similar ceremony and describes the ceremonial actions and sounds. The ceremony's significance in resetting the calendar cycle and renewing the world is emphasized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the New Fire Ceremony conducted by the Teotihuacanos?

To commemorate a great battle

To celebrate the harvest season

To honor the rain gods

To mark a moment of creation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the New Fire Ceremony performed by the Teotihuacanos?

At the base of the Moon Pyramid

On top of a mountain

In the center of the city

At the base of the Sun Pyramid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the Aztecs have that describes their version of the New Fire Ceremony?

A stone carving

An oral tradition

A surviving book

A series of paintings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to all the fires in the land during the New Fire Ceremony?

They are extinguished and relit from a single fire

They are kept burning continuously

They are used to cook a feast

They are moved to a new location

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the New Fire Ceremony symbolize?

The end of a dynasty

The beginning of a new year

The reset of the calendar cycle and renewal of the world

The victory over enemies