How was the Aztec Empire founded according to Aztec Mythology

The Aztecs found an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus

What did the Volador involve?

4 men, dressed as birds, jumping off a pole

Where was the religious headquarters of the Aztecs?

In the capital city, Tenochtitlan

How could a Macehualli rise to great warrior status?

By capturing 4 or more enemy warriors

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1
What does the phrase 'Calpulli' mean?
Chosen one
Great house
Pharaoh
The name of a God
2
How was the Great Speaker Elected?
By the Aztecs
By the macehualli
By the Calpulli
By the Gods
3
When did Hernan Cortez set sail for the Aztec Empire?
1520
1525
1610
1519
4
What was the job of the Snake woman?
An advisor to the King
A slave
To be a great warrior
To be in the army
5
How was the Aztec Empire founded according to Aztec Mythology
They wandered around for 5 years before living in Mexico
The Aztecs defeated the Incas
The god Hutsalpotchli told them where to live
The Aztecs found an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus
6
What is a chinampa?
A temple for the gods
A servant
A river
An area to grow crops
7
What is the name of the Aztec capital?
Cairo
Washington
Mexico
Tenochtitlan
8
What did the Volador involve?
It was a religious ceremony for the Gods
It was a battle strategy
It was a ceremony to make sure the sun rose every day
4 men, dressed as birds, jumping off a pole
9
What was ONE impact of the Spanish on the Aztec Culture?
The Aztecs defeated the Spanish
Hernan Cortes became ruler of the Aztecs
Christianity introduced
There was no impacts
10
Which god did the Aztecs believe Cortez was?
Osiris
Quetzalcoatl
Horus
Tlaloc
11
How many months did the Sacred Calender have?
Eight
Thirteen
Seven
Twelve
12
How many calenders did the Aztecs have?
Two
Three
Seven
One
13
How could a Mayeques become a slave?
They were always slaves
They had to pay off debts
They lost a battle
They were lazy
14
What is a Mayeques?
The royal family
Serfs who worked on the farms
an Advisor to the King
City dwellers
15
Where was the religious headquarters of the Aztecs?
In the capital city, Tenochtitlan
Near the Incas
Near Lake Texcoco
Near Cairo
16
Name TWO Aztec gods
Quetzalcoatl and Diaz
Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc
Tlaloc and Zeus
Diaz and Cortes
17
What is the name of a neighboring Aztec culture?
All of the above
The Incas
The Olmecs
The Mayans
18
Name TWO Spanish Conquerors.
Bernard Diaz and Hernan Cortez
Bernard Diaz and Montezuma
Montezuma and Cortez
Oscar Enazio and Brad Medworth
19
What was the name of the Aztec Leader when Hernan Cortez arrived?
Muntezuma the Second
Montezuma the Second
Montezuma the Fifth
Moctezuma the First
20
How could a Macehualli rise to great warrior status?
Being related to the King
By capturing 4 or more enemy warriors
Being in the military
By sacrificing himself to the gods
21
When was the Aztec Empire created?
1200's
1500's
1400's
1800's
22
How were judges appointed?
Appointed by the Pilli
Elected into power
From the royal family
Appointed by the King
23
What was the Macehualli?
advisor to the king
Farmers
A Slave
City Dwellers

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