Toltec

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/toltec

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. What is the geographical center?State centered in Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico
2. What were the Toltec people famous for?They were super builders and artists, known for their amazing architecture and beautiful decorative arts.
3. When did the Toltec civilization reach its peak?Their greatest period was between about 950 and 1150 CE.

Mesoamerican Chronology: A system for dating and categorizing the historical periods of ancient civilizations in Mexico and Central America.
Epiclassic Period: A transitional period in Mesoamerica (c. 600-900 CE) following the decline of major Classic period city-states, marked by regionalism and cultural synthesis.
Post-Classic Period: The final era of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican history (c. 900-1521 CE), characterized by increased warfare, trade, and the rise of new political entities.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the study or interpretation of works of art or culture.