"Our might, wisdom, and religion will be used to give these people better moral values and a more civilized way of life"

The belief in superiority of European culture and values.

Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish tried to:

destroy all traces of the Aztec temples and religious symbols.

Which of the following statements made by or about Cortés suggests Cortés's motive for his expedition to Mexico?

"I came to get gold, not to till the land like a peasant."

A person with the Spanish worldview would most likely have defended the Spanish victory by:

victory over the Aztecs meant they could be converted to Christianity.

The worldviews of the Aztecs and Spanish were similar in that both cultures believed that:

conquering a group of people made their nations stronger.

Which of the following statements about Aztec culture is based upon the writer's opinion instead of facts?

Changes made by the Aztecs destroyed the environment in Mexico.

The title that most accurately describes the event shown in this image would be?

First Contact: the 'Old World' and the 'New World'

The Aztec concept of citizenship placed the highest value on the need for citizens to

Place the needs of the group above those of the individual.

Which of the following positions suggest that conditions for Aztec slaves were not as bad as in some other cultures?

Slaves could work their way out of slavery.

In the 1500s, a majority of people in Spain would have viewed Cortés’ actions as:

positive, because he gained wealth and territory for his king and country.

The main goal of Aztec education was:

Create loyal citizens to strengthen the state.

Canadians today would most likely agree with which aspect of the Aztec’s worldview?

Beliefs which value citizens who would contribute to the nation.

What characteristics of the Spanish figures were most emphasized by the Aztec artist who created this image?

The armor and weapons of the Spanish.

Which statement supports the belief that it was important to alter geography?

The Aztecs built dams and chinampas on Lake Texcoco.

Why were other tribes quick to help the Spaniards defeat the Aztecs?

They forced conquered groups to pay tribute.

The Aztec practice of human sacrifice and some of the techniques used during the Spanish Inquisition suggest that:

Both nations often resorted to violence in their religious practices.

Imperialism was fueled by the need to:

Have power and wealth in the world.

Which change was most opposed by Spanish settlers?

Gold and silver was sent back to Spain.

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1
"Our might, wisdom, and religion will be used to give these people better moral values and a more civilized way of life"
A desire to find new trading partners.
The aim to covert people to christianity.
The belief in superiority of European culture and values.
The aim of spreading military.
2
Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish tried to:
establish the independence of the new Spanish colony.
prevent the intermarriage of Spanish and Indigenous people.
destroy all traces of the Aztec temples and religious symbols.
preserve the Aztec leadership and political structure.
3
Which of the following statements made by or about Cortés suggests Cortés's motive for his expedition to Mexico?
"I came to get gold, not to till the land like a peasant."
"He (Cortés) was a source of trouble to his parents as well as to himself."
"Almighty God, (the war with the Aztecs), will give us victory...."
Moctezuma, we love you greatly. Today our hearts are at peace."
4
Which two goals would the Spanish have when they were involved in the conquest of Mexico?
To have a stable healthy family and to become famous.
To become wealthy and to help the less fortunate.
To help the less fortunate and have a healthy stable family.
To become wealthy and famous.
5
A person with the Spanish worldview would most likely have defended the Spanish victory by:
victory over the Aztecs meant they could be converted to Christianity.
the exploration of new lands added to the knowledge of the Spanish.
the gold taken from the Aztecs would pay the cost of the conquest.
victory was revenge for previous encounters between the Aztecs and Spanish.
6
In Mexican society, someone is two-faced or who talks from both sides of one's mouth is referring to:
Moctezuma
La Malinche
Cortes
King Carlos
7
The worldviews of the Aztecs and Spanish were similar in that both cultures believed that:
conquering a group of people made their nations stronger.
contact with other peoples and nations was undesirable.
religious beliefs should not influence the way people in society live.
many gods influenced the culture of a nation.
8
Which of the following statements about Aztec culture is based upon the writer's opinion instead of facts?
The Aztec way of life often involved war and the conquest of other groups.
The Aztec practice of human sacrifice was aimed at nourishing their gods.
Religious beliefs of the Aztecs were illustrated in their calendar stones.
Changes made by the Aztecs destroyed the environment in Mexico.
9
The title that most accurately describes the event shown in this image would be?
Trading Bounds Formed
War of the Worlds
First Contact: the 'Old World' and the 'New World'
The Spanish defeat of the Aztecs
10
The Aztec concept of citizenship placed the highest value on the need for citizens to
work hard at their jobs in order to increase the wealth of the nation
Take part in political activities and vote regularly.
Place the needs of the group above those of the individual.
Understand the culture and tradition of neighboring groups.
11
Repairing the damage that was done is a form of:
Restrictive Justice
Retributive justice
Reasonable Justice
Restorative Justice
12
Which of the following positions suggest that conditions for Aztec slaves were not as bad as in some other cultures?
Slaves were often used as human sacrifices to nourish the gods.
Slavery was used as a form of punishment for some crimes.
Slaves could work their way out of slavery.
Slaves performed the jobs in society that were not for ordinary people.
13
In the 1500s, a majority of people in Spain would have viewed Cortés’ actions as:
negative, since he used violence against another civilization.
positive, because he gained knowledge and an alliance with new nations.
negative, since he destroyed much of the culture of the Aztecs.
positive, because he gained wealth and territory for his king and country.
14
In modern day Mexico, what group of people makes up the majority of the population?
People of European descent.
Indigenous people
Immigrants from all over the world.
Mestizos
15
The main goal of Aztec education was:
Teach children about other cultures and civilizations.
Allow citizens to explore the interests and use of their talents.
Create loyal citizens to strengthen the state.
Encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers.
16
Canadians today would most likely agree with which aspect of the Aztec’s worldview?
The belief in the god-like status of the leader, the Emperor.
The Aztec use of slavery and human sacrifice.
Laws which regulate the type of clothing worn by different social classes.
Beliefs which value citizens who would contribute to the nation.
17
What characteristics of the Spanish figures were most emphasized by the Aztec artist who created this image?
The Spanish desire to promote peace with the Aztecs.
The armor and weapons of the Spanish.
The desire for gold by the Spanish.
The religious symbols and beliefs of the Spanish.
18
Which statement supports the belief that it was important to alter geography?
The Aztecs created aqueducts to bring food and water into the city.
The Aztecs considered floods the result of the god Tlaloc.
The Aztecs settled in the high Valley of Mexico.
The Aztecs built dams and chinampas on Lake Texcoco.
19
Why were other tribes quick to help the Spaniards defeat the Aztecs?
They forced conquered groups to pay tribute.
They created a calendar which all neighboring groups had to use.
They created a trading relationship with surrounding groups.
They forced neighboring people to follow Aztec religion.
20
The painting above demonstrates whose perspective?
Spanish
Italians
Portuguese
Aztecs
21
The Aztec practice of human sacrifice and some of the techniques used during the Spanish Inquisition suggest that:
Both nations allowed their citizens freedom of religious thought.
Both nations often resorted to violence in their religious practices.
Neither nation wanted to control its citizen’s religious beliefs.
Neither nation held strong views on preserving religious traditions.
22
In both Spanish and Aztec societies, it was ___ who provided the labor to keep the economy of their empires flourishing.
Priests
Commoners
Nobles
Kings
23
Considering loss of life, the greatest impact on the Indigenous people from the Spanish was a result of death from:
Forced labour
Random killings
Disease
Battle
24
Aztec society was guided by_________ and it was part of every aspect of life.
Trade
Warfare
Agriculture
Religion
25
What was the encomienda system?
An economic system.
Provided land grants to Spanish settlers.
All of the above.
System where Spanish settlers were granted a number of Aztec workers.
26
The horse in the painting best illustrates:
A Spanish military advantage.
the horse was native to Central America.
A Spanish military disadvantage.
The horse was sacred to the Aztecs.
27
Imperialism was fueled by the need to:
Learn new technologies for exploration.
Trade various crops and supplies
Have humanistic views about the world.
Have power and wealth in the world.
28
The worldviews of the Aztecs and the Spanish were similar in that both cultures valued:
Religious tolerance
Democratic values
Economic equality
Military service
29
What is the most appropriate title for this painting?
A victory for the Aztecs.
Moctezuma’s Final Stand.
The battle of the Spanish Inquisition.
An Unequal Battle.
30
Which change was most opposed by Spanish settlers?
Spanish governor was in charge of the colony.
Christianity was the only religion
Aztec culture was promoted.
Gold and silver was sent back to Spain.

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