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A set of questions to review chapter 9 of Our Worldviews
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1
Which of the following was NOT an ally of Cortés'?
Tlaxcala
Cholula
Diego Duran
La Malinche
2
For what reason would the Spanish convert Aztec nobles to Catholicism first?
Nobles were viewed as equals by the Spanish
Nobles knew how to speak Spanish
Nobles were role models whose actions were followed
Nobles were the only Aztecs left alive
3
Which of the following is NOT a motivation for Cortes' defeat of the Aztec Empire?
Search for gold
Fame from conquering new territory for the King
Spreading the Catholic religion
Ending human sacrifice in the New World
4
Which of the following most accurately reflects Cortés' perspective of the final siege?
We are greatly outnumbered and should retreat
You are suffering greatly; surrender and be spared
We will stop once you abolish human sacrifice forever
We still not stop until all Aztec have been destroyed
5
Which of the following best explains WHY Cortés was given clothing by the Aztec?
The Aztec wanted to show their power in giving gifts
The Aztec wanted to take Cortés captive
The Aztec wanted to determine if he was Quetzalcoatl
The Aztec wanted to honor Cortés with a valuable gift
6
What percentage of the American population is believed to have died by the end of the 1500s?
75%
50%
95%
90%
7
Which of the following is the name given to the Aztec Empire after its surrender to Spain?
New Spain
New Cuba
New Madrid
New France
8
For how many days did the Aztec in Tenochtitlan withstand the final siege by Cortés?
5 months
75 days
8 months
80 days
9
Which of the following was NOT a way in which La Malinche helped Cortés?
She spoke Nahuatl and Mayan
She gave detailed information about the Empire
She negotiated a peace treaty between Spain and the Aztec
She created alliances between Spain and Tlaxcala
10
What is the name used for the race of people of mixed Aztec and Spanish blood?
Hacienda
Métis
Mexican
Mestizo
11
Which of the following BEST describes what happened in Tenochtitlan after Cortés left?
Cortés was arrested and taken back to Cuba for trial
A smallpox epidemic claimed 50% of the inhabitants
Moctezuma was killed by his own people
The Tlaxcalans formed an alliance with the Spanish
12
How did Cortés exhibit his ethnocentric attitude while in Tenochtitlan?
He razed the Templo Mayor
He replaced Aztec idols with Catholic saints
He murdered Aztec priests
He forced Moctezuma to speak in Spanish
13
Which of the following BEST describes how La Malinche helped Cortés?
She helped him meet Geronimo de Aguilar
She translated and provided insider information
She explained the importance of Quetzalcoatl to him
She kept the Spanish well fed every day
14
Which of the following BEST describes Hernan Cortés?
He was the King of Spain
He was the governor of Cuba
He was a conquistador who took over the Aztec Empire
He was a conquistador who fought in the Reconquista
15
Which statement BEST describes Moctezuma's understanding of Cortés after the first meeting?
He was certain that Cortés was not Quetzalcoatl
He was certain that Cortés was Quetzalcoatl
He believed Cortés was a messenger from Quetzalcoatl
He was still uncertain whether he was man or god
16
Which of the following BEST describes Cortés' actions prior to reaching Tenochtitlan?
He died of smallpox in Tlaxcala
He learned to speak Nahuatl and organized alliances himself
He exploited pre-existing rivalries to his advantage
He gained the trust of Aztec enemies over time
17
Which statement best describes how omens affected the Aztec?
They predicted great fortune would come to the Aztec
They predicted an apocalypse , inciting the Aztec to action
They predicted a great calamity, creating gear in the Aztec
They predicted the rebirth of Quetzalcoatl in human form
18
Which of the following best describes the treatment of the Aztec after the Conquest?
They were used as slaves to do manual labor for the Spanish
They put on reserves to live on, separate from the Spanish
They were given haciendas as a peace offering
They were expelled from New Spain, forced to migrate south
19
Which of the following represents the Aztec view of warfare?
Kill as many opponents as possible
Gold is the most valuable prize in war
Negotiate before declaring war
Destroy all property of conquered opponents
20
How did religion affect the actions of Moctezuma?
He saw it as his duty to welcome strangers to his land
He waited for the Quetzalcoatl to fulfill the prophecy
He did not dare to disrespect and offend a possible god
He was waiting for a lucky day to declare war on the Spanish
21
Which of the following is an aspect of Aztec culture KEPT by the Spanish?
the Sheaf of Years
the worship of Huitzilpochtli
the War of Flowers
the tribute system
22
Which of the following best represents the Spanish view of warfare?
Capture opponents as prisoners rather than kill
Kill as many enemies as possible
Negotiate first to avoid war
Do not destroy property that could provide valuables
23
Which of the following is a positive effect of the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec?
New Spain became wealthy by its use of slavery
A writing system made it possible to record Aztec history
The weakest Aztec dies, leaving only the strong to reproduce
Spain's economy grew as it stripped resources from New Spain
24
Which of the following BEST describes how Moctezuma reacted to Cortés' arrival in Tenochtitlan?
He was housed in the temple of Quetzalcoatl
He was housed at a distance from the Emperor
He was toured around and housed in luxury by the Emperor
He was held captive in a prison near the palace
25
Which of the following words explains the destruction of Aztec culture by the Spanish?
ethnocentrism
imperialism
worldview
globalism
26
Which of the following BEST describes what happened on the Noche Triste?
Many Aztec were murdered during a religious ceremony
Cortés was defeated in Veracruz by other Spaniards
Moctezuma was killed by his own people
Many Spanish and their allies were killed trying to escape
27
Which of the following best reflects the Aztec worldview regarding gifts?
He who offers gifts is also offering peace
He who offers gifts is also offering an alliance
He who offers lavish gifts is to be feared and respected
He who receives lavish gifts is to be feared
28
Which of the following is NOT a way that Ferdinand and Isabella brought glory to the Spain?
converting people to Roman Catholicism
conquering more land to complete with Portugal
building national unity toward a common goal
Collecting tribute from the lands they conquered
29
Which statement best represents the knowledge the Aztecs had about the Spanish before 1519?
Rumors of light-haired bearded visitors
Omens that foretold the arrival of Hernan Cortés
Witness to canons and horses
Witness to boats sailing off the coast of Mexico
30
Which of the following did NOT happen after the Aztec surrendered on August 13, 1521?
La Malinche was made Empress of New Spain
The Emperor was hung in public
The temples were torn down
The houses were all burned down
31
Which of the following best reflects the Aztec perspective of the final siege?
Tenochtitlan is ruined; its people are suffering. Surrender!
If only Moctezuma were here. He would know what to do.
Huitzilopochtli will surely save us from this calamity!
The Spanish will not defeat us; fight on!
32
Which of the following was NOT a way in which the Aztecs built the largest empire in America?
taking captives for human sacrifice
collecting tribute from conquered altpetls
exploring foreign lands outside of Meso-America
expanding in the name of Huitzilopochtli
33
Which of the following best describes Father de Las Casas' role in New Spain?
He built the first university in New Spain
He translated the first Aztec codex to Spanish
He built the first hospital in New Spain
He was a priest and lawyer who fought against slavery
34
Which of the following BEST describes the actions of Pedro Alvarado?
He translated the Florentine Codex
He massacred unarmed Aztec during a religious ceremony
He arrived to arrest Cortés in Veracruz
He worked to end slavery in the New World
35
Which of the following explains how religion affected Cortés decisions?
He gave the Aztec the opportunity to confess sins to him
He strictly followed the 10 Commandments and never killed
Catholicism needed to spread to all at any cost
He respected different religions and learned from them
36
Which of the following is NOT a law passed by King Ferdinand in 1511?
Slaves cannot carry loads like pack animals
No pregnant women should work in the mines
Spanish masters may not beat or whip slaves
All Spanish slaves must speak only Spanish at all times
