03.02 Lesson Summary and Assessment What Do I Have to Do?
An illustration of Moctezuma II, the Aztec ruler at the time of the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica.
Moctezuma II’s Aztecs were a fierce and powerful culture with many great achievements.
© Palazzo Pitti / Florence / Italy / Bridgeman Art Library / Universal Images Group / Image Quest 2016
The Aztecs were a fierce and powerful culture in ancient times. They made many important strides in art, religion, and medicine as a thriving culture. Their economic tribute system helped to support military operations. The tributes also helped rulers and leaders to stay wealthy. However, the Aztec empire did not last forever. The empire fell in the early part of the 16th century.

Task: You will create a storybook about the origin, growth, and fall of the ancient Aztec culture. The storybook will have five sections and should be written like you are telling a story from start to finish. It is up to you to decide what five aspects of Aztec history you will present in your story. However, it is important that you remember to tell about the origin, growth, and fall of the Aztecs. Each section of the story must also have an image that goes along with it.

Audience: Imagine that you are making this book to read to a group of fourth graders and the goal of the book is to teach them about the rise and the fall of the Aztecs.

Requirements:

Your storybook must have five sections. Each section should explain a unique part of the Aztec story.
Your storybook must specifically tell about their origins, how the civilization expanded, and what factors led to their collapse.
On each page should be the text of the story along with an image that goes along with the story.