Pyramid of the Moon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pyramid-of-the-moon

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Pyramid of the Moon?Approximately 43 meters (141 feet)
2. What is the location?Teotihuacan, Mexico
3. What is the builder?The ancient Teotihuacanos
4. Where is the Pyramid of the Moon located?It sits at the end of the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
5. Why was the Pyramid of the Moon built?It was built to honor the Great Goddess and to reflect the sacred mountain nearby, showing the city’s power and beliefs.

Cosmology: The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe and humanity's place within it.
Mesoamerica: A historical region and cultural area in the Americas that extends from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica.
Bilateral Symmetry: A symmetrical arrangement where the right and left sides of a design are mirror images of each other.
Ritual Consecration: The act of making something sacred or dedicating it to a divine purpose through religious ceremonies.