A study of Aztec & Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations

adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques

Why did the Aztecs make human sacrifices to their sun god Huitzilopochtli?

to give the sun strength to rise each day

To dedicate the rebuilding of the ancient temple to Huitzilopochtli, the Aztecs

sacrificed 20,000 captives over 4 days

How did the Aztec government structure help them to solidify their empire's power?

an effective bureaucracy led to clear and concise distribution of power

How were taxes paid in the Aztec Empire?

cacao beans and cotton mantas (woven cloth)

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Aztec Quiz II

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1
What is depicted?
Aztec finger painting
Aztec Human Sacrifice
Aztec Burial Ceremony
Aztec elections
2
With what two neighboring cities did the Aztecs ally to consolidate their power over Mexico?
Tlacopan & Herrera
Tijuana and Biafra
Texcoco & Tlacopan
Guadalahara & Tijuana
3
A study of Aztec & Inca agricultural systems would show that these civilizations
carried on extensive trade with each other
relied on a single-crop economy
adapted to their environments with creative farming techniques
relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
4
Why did the Aztecs make human sacrifices to their sun god Huitzilopochtli?
to control unruly nobles
to show their strength to the people they conquered
to get rid of prisoners of war
to give the sun strength to rise each day
5
To dedicate the rebuilding of the ancient temple to Huitzilopochtli, the Aztecs
made a pilgrimage to Mecca
prayed for 24 hours
sacrificed 20,000 captives over 4 days
renamed the temple after Huitzilopochtlu
6
How did the Aztec government structure help them to solidify their empire's power?
they gave more power to their farmers than their priests
an effective bureaucracy led to clear and concise distribution of power
they relied heavily on conquered people to organize their government
the emperor decided evertything, alllowing the people to do their jobs
7
How were taxes paid in the Aztec Empire?
corn and squash
cacao beans and cotton mantas (woven cloth)
gold and silver coins
prisoners of war for human sacrifice
8
What is the Aztec's favorite holiday
Columbus Day
Groundhog Day
Valentine's Day
Amazon Prime Day
9
How did the Aztecs exploit their citizens and subjects?
by forcing all conquered people to speak their language
by forcing all conquered people to convert to their religion
by creating schools for all children
by collecting taxes regularly
10
How did Aztec chiefs work to further consolidate their power in the late 1400's?
by shipping captives to South America
by marrying pure Toltec brides
by speaking daily to their people
by using their chinampas to heal the sick

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