Meso-America Lesson 2: The Aztecs

What modern-day country did the Aztec live in?

• Guatemala

• America

• Mexico

• Egypt

What was Quetzalcoatl the god of?

• Moon

• Sun

• Water

• Stars

What was the name of the great Aztec city?

• Tikal

• Cairo

• Tenochtitlan

• Babylon

What would be the best definition of the word "tribute"?

• A new king.

• A civilization that was defeated in battle

• The noble class in Aztec society.

• 
  Payment from people you control.

How would the Aztec kings prove themselves?

• Living a long time

• Leading their people into battle

• Sacrificing many captives 

• Having many wives

Who were right below the king on the Aztec social pyramid?

• Nobles

• Unskilled workers

• Commoners

• Slaves

What was unique about the Aztec noble class?

• It included former kings

• Commoners could join through great deeds in battle

• Only children were part of it

• It included women

What did the Aztec temples look like?

• Underground caverns

• Statues of their gods

• Step pyramids

• A replica of the temple of Solomon

How would you best describe the Aztec religion?

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic (belief in no gods)

• Polytheistic

What was an expectation of Aztec men?

• Fight in wars

• Work their way to become priests

• Become sacrifices to the gods

• Stay home and care for children