Gr 8 Ch. 7 & 8 Review Quiz

Who were the Aztecs?

• A group of European explorers

• An indigenous group of people who lived in the region now known as Mexico

• A nomadic tribe from South America

• A civilization from ancient Egypt

Answer explanation

The Aztecs were an indigenous group of people who lived in the region now known as Mexico.

Why were mountains sacred to the Aztecs?

• They provided a natural defense against invaders

• They were rich in minerals and resources

• They brought the Aztecs closer to the gods

• They were used for astronomical observations

Answer explanation

Mountains were sacred to the Aztecs because they believed they brought them closer to the gods, playing a significant role in their religious practices and beliefs.

What was the relationship between physical landscape and religion in Aztec culture?

• They were considered unrelated aspects of life

• Physical landscape and religion were closely tied together

• Religion was influenced by the sea, not the landscape

• The landscape was shaped to prevent religious practices

Answer explanation

Physical landscape and religion were closely tied together in Aztec culture, influencing each other significantly.

How did the Aztecs adapt to the swampy landscape of Tenochtitlan?

• They drained the swamp and built on dry land

• They built floating islands for farming

• They relocated to a more suitable area

• They lived on boats and rarely touched land

Answer explanation

The Aztecs adapted to the swampy landscape of Tenochtitlan by building floating islands for farming, allowing them to utilize the land for agriculture despite the challenging environment.

What systems did the Aztec engineers create to manage water levels?

• Dams and aqueducts

• Wells and canals

• Reservoirs and pipelines

• Water wheels and pumps

Answer explanation

The Aztec engineers created dams and aqueducts to manage water levels, allowing for effective water distribution and control.

What was the Aztec calendar devoted to Huitzilopochtli supposed to show?

• The daily activities of the Aztecs

• How the world began and how it would end

• The agricultural seasons

• The victories in wars

Answer explanation

The Aztec calendar devoted to Huitzilopochtli was supposed to show how the world began and how it would end, not the daily activities of the Aztecs, agricultural seasons, or victories in wars.

According to the Aztecs, what would happen if the gods did not receive human blood?

• The gods would become more powerful

• The Aztecs would win more battles

• The gods would get sick and die, and the world would end

• The Aztecs would have good harvests

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that the gods would get sick and die, and the world would end if they did not receive human blood according to the Aztecs.

What was the Aztec belief about the shape and division of the Earth?

• The Earth was a cube divided into six sections

• The Earth was flat, round, and divided into four sections

• The Earth was spherical with no divisions

• The Earth was a flat square divided into three sections

Answer explanation

The Aztec belief was that the Earth was flat, round, and divided into four sections, making this the correct choice.

Where was Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztecs, located according to their belief?

• At the edge of the universe

• At the center of the universe

• In a distant galaxy

• Under the sea

Answer explanation

According to Aztec belief, Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztecs, was located at the center of the universe.

Why were mountains considered holy sites by the Aztecs?

• Because they contained valuable minerals

• Because they were difficult to climb

• Because they were home to many animals

• Because they were so close to the sky and the home of the gods

Answer explanation

Mountains were considered holy sites by the Aztecs because they were so close to the sky and the home of the gods.