Unit 1 Review

How did the Aztecs meet their needs after settling on Lake Texcoco?

• The Aztecs built terraces that connected to other cities.

• The Aztecs built aqueducts that brought a constant supply of fresh water.

• The Aztecs got most of their food by hunting and fishing.

• The Aztecs grew crops using chinampas. 

Which of the following was a reason for the Aztec conquest of neighboring tribes?

• The Aztecs had no place to farm before their conquests.

• The Aztecs wanted a new capital city.

• The Aztecs wanted to integrate conquered people fully into Aztec culture.

• Tribute from conquered people provided Tenochtitlan with more goods.

Under which modern day city were the ruins of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan found?

• Panama City

• Mexico City

• Guatemala City

• San Salvador City

Which physical characteristic of geography was a natural defense against enemies of the Aztec Empire?

• water

• mountains

• forest

• cliffs

Why did the Incas require all of the people in the Empire to speak Quechua?

• To ensure all people in the Empire worshipped the same god.

• It was one way the Incas promoted unity in their diverse empire.

• It was a way to guarantee trade among the people of the empire.

• To ensure conquered people were allowed to stay in their hometowns.

How did the Inca roads benefit the Empire?

• The roads allowed the Incas to divide the empire into nine parts.

• People were paid extra crops to build roads and were given free access to the roads.

• Distant parts of the empire were connected for easier trade and communication.

• Roads allowed for wheeled vehicles to move faster to other parts of the empire.

How did the Incas make sure people would eat if there were crop shortages?

• The Incas bought food from the Aztecs.

• The Incas conquered enemies and took the conquered people’s food supply.

• They required everyone to fish and hunt for part of the year and store the food from fishing and hunting in their own homes.

• They stored surplus food from crops in houses carved into the mountains that could be distributed when needed.

How did quipus help the Inca manage their large empire?

• The system of knotted strings  kept records of the important events of the Inca Empire including births, deaths and amount of food in storage.

• The system of knotted strings allowed for families in the empire to learn about different religious leaders.

• The system of knotted strings was a system of money for people to use to purchase animals and crops.

• The system of knotted strings was used by women in the empire to make clothes.

Which statement best describes the similarity between the Aztec and Inca religions?

• Both religions limited membership to only the upper class.

• The Aztecs and Incas worshipped many different gods.

• Both religions involved ceremonies with many human sacrifices.

• The Aztecs and Incas worshipped only one god.

Which claim about the Aztecs is true?

• The Aztecs terraced the land to grow crops and build houses for their people.

• The Aztecs could not produce enough food for the entire population and had to buy food from neighboring tribes.

• The Aztecs made modifications to the environment which helped them to be successful in growing crops.

• The Aztecs had a social system that separated nobles from the common people.