Aztec Legends and Settlements

The video tutorial introduces students to legends, focusing on the Aztec legend of how they came to settle around Lake Texcoco. It explains the Aztec's long journey in search of a new home, guided by a prophecy that they would find their true home when they saw an eagle on a cactus eating a snake. The video recounts the moment they received this sign and settled in the valley, highlighting the cultural significance of this legend.

What is a legend typically characterized by?

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

• A story that explains why things are the way they are

• A factual account of historical events

• A detailed biography of a famous person

Which group of people is the focus of the legend discussed in the video?

• The Maya

• The Inca

• The Olmec

• The Aztec

What were the Aztec people searching for during their journey?

• A new leader

• A new trade route

• A new home

• A new religion

What sign were the Aztec people waiting for to find their new home?

• A river flowing backwards

• A comet in the sky

• A rainbow over the mountains

• An eagle on a cactus eating a snake

What did the Aztec scouts report about the area around Lake Texcoco?

• There were signs of enemies

• It was covered in snow

• It was heavily populated

• It was deserted and safe

Why did the Aztec people originally leave their northern home?

• They were invaded by another tribe

• They ran out of food

• They wanted to explore new lands

• There was no rain and their crops failed

What did the Aztec leaders decide to do when they faced a drought?

• Build irrigation systems

• Move south to find a new home

• Pray for rain

• Seek help from neighboring tribes

How long did the Aztec people wander in search of the sign from the gods?

• 500 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What realization did the Aztec people come to after seeing the eagle and snake?

• They should return to their original home

• They had found their true home

• They needed to continue their journey

• They should seek guidance from other tribes

What does the legend explain about the Aztec's choice of settlement?

• Why they built their city in the mountains

• Why they avoided living near water

• Why they chose to live in the desert

• Why they built their city on islands in Lake Texcoco