Pyramid of the Sun

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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-sun

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. When was Pyramid of the Sun built?Circa 200 AD
2. How tall is Pyramid of the Sun?Approximately 216 feet (66 meters)
3. What is the location?Teotihuacan, Mexico
4. What is the base dimensions?Approximately 720 feet by 760 feet (220 meters by 230 meters)
5. Where is the Pyramid of the Sun?It sits in the Teotihuacan Valley in the Basin of Mexico, next to the Avenue of the Dead and near the mountain Cerro Gordo.
6. Why is the Pyramid of the Sun so big?The builders moved millions of tons of volcanic rock, rubble, and earth, showing they could organize many workers and use clever building tricks.

Mesoamerica: A historical and cultural region spanning parts of Mexico and Central America, home to advanced ancient civilizations.
Teotihuacan: An ancient Mesoamerican city renowned for its monumental architecture, including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
Avenue of the Dead: The principal ceremonial avenue in Teotihuacan, connecting major architectural complexes and plazas.
Cosmology: The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe, often incorporating spiritual or religious beliefs.