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Aztec Chapters of Early American Civilizations
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1
Based on the Aztec gods, what were the two most important things to the Aztecs?
The rain and the sun
The sun and moon
The sea and the sun
The moon and the ocean
2
How is the Aztec belief in gods similar to the beliefs of the Maya?
They believed that humans should not be sacrificed to their gods.
They believed that the sun god, Huitzilopochtli, controlled the skies.
They believed in many gods and goddesses, and made sacrifices to them.
They believed in one god who controlled the heavens and skies.
3
What is Ms. Chaney's husband's name?
Austin
Andrew
Adam
Aaron
4
Which of the following quotes from the text explains why the aqueducts were important?
"The Aztec used sand, dirt, rocks and wood to build 3 wide causeways."
"One transported fresh water from the springs into the city for drinking."
"Each causeway was about two and a half miles long."
"The second pipe was a spare used only when the 1st pipe needed cleaning."
5
According to the text, in what country can we find the ancient city of Tenochtitlan?
Honduras
Guatemala
Belize
Mexico
6
How many children does Mrs. Webster have?
Four
Three
One
Two
7
Which of the following is true of the education of the Aztec children?
Girls and boys were taught in the same schools
Noble boys were the only ones trained in the art of battle
All boys were instructed in astronomy to honor the gods
The Aztec highly valued education of all types
8
Which of the following was not true of both the Aztec and the Mayan civilizations
They had the farmers live outside the city walls
They sacrificed the losing competitors in a game
They studied astronomy, writing and numbers
The priests lived in the city cente
9
Which of the following explains why the Aztecs needed to build aqueducts for Tenochtitlan?
They needed to cross to the mainland to collect all their crops
It was an island in the middle of a salt water lake
It was the only way for the Aztec to grow fresh fruits and veggies
It was an island in the middle of a freshwater lake that needed purifying
10
What are chinampas?
gardens
lakes
bridges
canals
11
How many marketplaces were in Tenochtitlan?
80
4
20
1
12
Who lived in the city center of an Aztec city?
Farmers
Emperor
Priests
Nobles
13
Which of the following is NOT a step when making a chinampas?
They piled reed posts on top of one another
They planted willow trees to hold the artificial lakeshore in place
They scooped up mud from the bottom of the shallow lake
A series of canals went through them to provide water to the crops
14
How did the city of Tenochtitlan become "bustling with activity"?
Many people saw the city as the safest placed for them to live
Many people brought things to trade in the marketplaces
Many people hated the Aztecs and wanted them destroyed
Many people heard of their great wealth and came to see for themselves
15
How did chinampas benefit the Aztec?
They provided the Aztec with a place to live.
They provided a way for the Aztec to travel from one garden to another.
They provided a year round source of water for the Aztec.
They provided the Aztec a way to grow food throughout the year.
