Grade 8 SS Chapter 7 Review

According to Aztec mythology, which god told the Aztec people where to build their capital city?

• Huitzilopotchtli

• Tezcatlipoca

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tlaloc

Which of the following statements best describes how the Aztecs adapted to life in the physical landscape surrounding Tenochtitlan?

• The landscape was ideal for building and farming, so they didn't need to adapt

• They completely changed the physical landscape by draining the lake to build their city

• They built structures and adapted their practices to make the most of the environment

• They decided living in Tenochtitlan was too difficult and moved somewhere else

Sketch a picture of a chinampa

Answer explanation

Chinampas are floating islands used for farming. They are built by piling layers of reeds and mud on top of each other.

True or False: Chinampas allowed the Aztecs to grow some food, but they weren't very effective. Tenochtitlan had to rely on trade to feed their large population.

• True

• False

What is the problem with modern day Mexico City?

• It is too hot there

• It is sinking

• They have a lot of earthquakes

• They can't grow enough food

Match the following Aztec gods to their descriptions

• "Feathered Serpent" God of wind

• Quetzalcoatl

• "Smoking Mirror" God of night

• Tezcatlipoca

• God of rain

• Huitzilopochtli

• God of war and sun

• Tlaloc

Which statement about the Aztec religion is false?

• Aztec people were very religious and looked to the Gods for guidance about all aspects of life

• Some gods were more important and powerful than other gods

• The Aztecs sacrificed people to please their gods

• The Aztecs believed Huitzilopochtli was the only true god and that all others were false gods who should not be honored

According to Aztec mythology, how was the era of the 5th Sun supposed to end?

• A flood

• A meteor

• Earthquakes

• Invasion from a foreign land

True or False: Aztecs stuck to the area around Tenochtitlan and had no interest in expanding their terriroty.

• True

• False

MOST human sacrifices to the Aztec gods were...

• Women

• Prisoners

• Jaguars

• Volunteers