Unit 7 Lesson 28.5 Markets

What was the main purpose of markets in the Aztec economy?

• To provide a place for socializing
• To import goods from faraway places
• To sell goods for money
• To trade goods using a barter system

Where were markets usually located in Aztec cities?

• In the palace
• In the town square
• In the marketplace
• In front of the town's temple

How often did small villages hold markets?

• Once a month
• Once a week
• Every day
• Every five days

What did people use to buy and sell goods in Aztec markets?

• Money
• Credit cards
• Checks
• Barter system

What did the pochteca do in the markets?

• Provided raw materials
• Gave verdicts in disputes
• Watched over the market
• Sold food and utensils

What did the pochteca sell in the markets?

• Food and utensils
• Warrior costumes
• Gold and silver
• Cotton cloaks

What did guards do in the markets?

• Sold goods
• Provided raw materials
• Watched over the market
• Gave verdicts in disputes

Where did judges hear disputes in the market?

• At the entrance
• At the exit
• At one end of the market
• In the middle of the market

What was the social purpose of markets for the Aztec people?

• To provide a place for socializing
• To trade goods using a barter system
• To import goods from faraway places
• To sell goods for money

What did people do in the markets besides buying and selling goods?

• Meet friends, gossip, and hear the news of the day
• Provide raw materials
• Watch over the market
• Give verdicts in disputes