Unit 4 Topic 2 - Aztecs

Question 1

Aztec people were nomads from the north; what geographic feature did they cross to find the location for their capital?

Accepted Answer

Central Mexican Plateau

Question 2

Tenochtitlan was a great city in its time. Why it was a great city?

Accepted Answer

It had a grid of causeways and canals for travel and transportation, It had an organized center with temples and a marketplace.

Question 3

Which phrases best explain the purposes of the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple?

Accepted Answer

To perform religious ceremonies of human sacrifice., To celebrate and crown rulers.

Question 4

The Aztec were known for being _____________ and ____________.

Accepted Answer

Fierce Warriors, Great Conquerors

Question 5

When the Aztecs conquered new areas what did they require of the conquered people?

Accepted Answer

They must pledge their allegiance to the Aztec Emperor, They must pay tributes to the Aztec Emperor

Question 6

Based on your social studies knowledge, what was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán?

Accepted Answer

It was built on an island in the middle of a lake.

Question 7

Why was it important for the Aztecs to build roads, canals, and causeways in Tenochtitlan?

Accepted Answer

Canals provided a necessary form of transportation in an island city., Large amounts of goods could be transported from the mainland to the city., Roads provided an easy way for Aztecs to move around the city.

Question 8

Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?

Accepted Answer

In Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico

Question 9

During the __________ of Moctezuma II events happened in nature causing him to believe the end of the world was near

Accepted Answer

Reign

Question 10

Which word best describes the lifestyle of the Aztec people before they built their empire?

Accepted Answer

Nomads

Question 11

Upper class boys were trained to be ________ learning how to read and write Aztec hieroglyphics in books called a codex.

Accepted Answer

Scribes

Question 12

What body of water creates the eastern boarder of the Aztec Empire?

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mexico

Question 13

How did the religious beliefs of the Aztecs impact their society?

Accepted Answer

Aztecs created calendars in the form of Sun stones to keep track of events., Aztecs believed that the gods influenced all parts of their lives., The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice to appease their gods.

Question 14

Which statement best describe the purpose an Aztec codex like the one pictured?

Accepted Answer

To keep records of rulers, mythical history, and religious holidays.

Question 15

What was one reason the Aztec waged war so often?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to expand their empire and power.

Question 16

Which of the following events is depicted in this image?

Accepted Answer

The sun god sends the Aztec a sign about where to build a great city.

Unit 4 Topic 2 - Aztecs

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Unit 4 Topic 2 - Aztecs

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