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English 8 Public

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❓ What does "polytheistic" mean?

🅰️ It means believing in many gods. The Aztecs were polytheistic. They worshipped gods for the sun, rain, and war.

Which sentence best uses the word “polytheistic”?

Polytheistic means building big pyramids.

The Aztecs were polytheistic, worshipping many gods.

The Aztecs used spears and shields in battle.

The Aztecs built large ________ where they __________ many gods during important

temples / worshipped / ceremonies

❓ I’m thinking of a word. It means a group of lands or people ruled by one leader. What is it?

Empire

❓ What did Aztec ceremonies often involve?

Dancing, singing, and offering gifts to the gods

Growing crops.

Playing soccer

Which word best describes the belief in many gods?

c) Polytheistic

d) Ceremonial

c) Polytheistic

a) Monotheistic

The Aztec __________ stretched across many cities and lands.

empire

People often prayed and __________ their gods in special buildings.

worshipped