The Aztecs: Should Historians Emphasize Agriculture or Human
Sacrifice?
Name ____________________________________________ Period _______________
Directions:
1. Read the Background Essay. It provides a context for answering the
question.
2. Skim through the documents to see what they are about. Many are
short.
3. Carefully read the documents and complete the chart.
4. Discuss the chart in class.
Document
Primary or
Secondary
?
What is the Main Idea of
the document?
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice?
(Circle one)
A- Name:
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice
B- Name:
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice
C- Name:
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice
D- Name:
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice
E- Name:
Agriculture or
Human
Sacrifice
Examples in document to support your
opinion