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An #aztec #mesoamerican #middleschool level test
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1
Tenochtitlan was an amazing. Which of the following is FALSE about this city.
It had a 10 mile dam, floating bridges, and over 60 temples
It had the largest marketplace in the world
Was possibly the largest and most advanced city in the world
Had the largest temples and pyramids in the world
2
Which of the following is FALSE regarding women in Aztec society?
Considered warriors if they died during while giving birth.
Were considered adults at age 15 & could chose their husband
Respected as priests, doctors, chefs, artists, & scholars
Were allowed to own & inherit property
3
Put the civilizations in chronological order: Zapotec, Toltec, Olmec, Maya, Aztec, HG
HG, Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Aztec, Toltec
Aztec, Toltec, Maya, HG, Zapotec, Olmec
Aztec, Olmec, Zapotec, Toltec, Maya, HG
HG, Olmec, Zapotec, Maya, Toltec, Aztec
4
Which of the following is a difference between the Mayans and Aztecs?
They collapsed from epidemics and conquistadors
The incorporation of math and astronomy into their buildings
The both used of images and codex' to express themselves
The practice of polytheism, and influenced by Olmec
5
What were the
calpulli
?
Founding families that managed land and city functions.
Warriors who were allowed to live with the Huey/Emperor
Minions of the deity Gozer
Priests who worked only for the Huey/Emperor
6
Who was allowed to attended school?
Children of Nobles and Priests
Only Boys
All children over the age of 10
Only members of the Capulli
7
What were the motivations for Spanish conquistadors?
Gold, Glory, & Grace
God, Glory, & Gold
Gold, Greed, & Grab
Glory, God, & Glee
8
Which of the following is FALSE about Hernan Cortez
Stole 11 ships and later burned them to stop a retreat.
Had a 3 month siege of Tenochtitlan before destroying it.
Forcibly converted Montezuma and the Aztec to Christianity
Died in the Battle of Cholula in the arms of Dona Marina
9
Which of the following is
FALSE
regarding the social structure of the Aztec.
The majority of citizens were farmers, commoners, & slaves.
Was a strict caste system similar to the Maya & Zapotec
Almost 20% of the society was devoted to warfare
Citizens could be born a slave and become a noble.
10
Which of the following is FALSE about Chinampas?
Yielded the Aztecs only two crop rotations a year
Utilized the root system of the Willow tree to anchor them.
Were a system of farming that worked well on lakes.
Were on average the size of a football field.
11
Which of the following is NOT an Aztec god?
Huitzilopotchli
Huracan
Quetzalcoatl
Tlaloc
12
Which of the following is
TRUE
regarding the ancient site of Teotihuacan.
Archaeologists have not found new artifacts or discoveries.
Archaeologists determined that the Olmec built this city
Home to many temples, pyramids, & a 1.5 mile main road.
Placement of buildings displayed Earth centered universe
13
Name all
SIX
modern countries that the Mayan Empire covered, also named MesoAmerica
Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatamala, Belize, India
Mexico, Honduras, El MIrador, Nicaragua, Guatamala, Brazil
Mexico, Honduras, El Mirador, Nicaragua, Guatamala, Brazil
Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatamala, Belize
14
What was the symbol the Aztecs were to look for to find their new capitol city?
A burning bush that spoke to their priests.
A wolf mother raising two human children in a cave.
A tree that rose to the heavens with a bushel of corn in it.
An eagle sitting on cactus holding a snake.
15
Which city is now built on top of the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Guatamala
Texacoco
16
Essay Question: Compare and Contrast the Mayan and Aztec Civilizations using:
Thesis Statement
Two Vocabulary Words
Three pieces of evidence to support your thesis
Six Complete Sentences
17
Which of the following is a form of tribute?
a gift given freely from one to another.
a tax paid in currency to a government or leader
a payment required in goods & services to a leader or empire
giving smallpox to the Mexica people
18
Aztecs sacrificed more people than any other civilization. Who was eligible for this honor?
Merchants
Captured Warriors
Slaves
Nobles
19
What is
TRUE
about Aztec slaves
Once born a slave, always a slave
Could be freed if they ran away & touched a Chinapas
Were allowed to wear Quitzal bird feathers in their hair
Could own other slaves, buy their freedom, & went to school
20
Which of the following is NOT a reason for Hernan Cortez' success against the Aztec
Manipulation of tribes against the Aztec. and each other
His close relationship with Diego Velázquez & Spanish King
He was gifted at military strategy & used advanced weapons
The devastation to the population brought by smallpox
21
Who was the Aztec's patron god?
Huitzilopotchli
Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli
Tapioca
Xochipilli
