Life in the Aztec Empire

What was the main staple of the Aztec diet?

• Corn

• Chocolate

• Beans

• Squash

What material were the homes of wealthy Aztecs made of?

• Ice

• Mud

• Stone or sun-dried brick

• Wood

What was a unique aspect of Aztec education?

• Education was optional

• Only boys were educated

• Both slaves and girls were required to attend school

• Only nobles were educated

What was the punishment for breaking a law regarding clothing in Aztec society?

• Death

• Fines

• Imprisonment

• Public humiliation

What did Aztec children learn at school?

• Modern languages

• Math and Science

• Religion, crafts, and warfare

• Only religious studies

How were Aztec marriages typically arranged?

• By a royal decree

• By personal choice

• By winning a competition

• By a matchmaker

What did poor Aztec people's homes typically have?

• Stone walls

• Multiple stories

• Glass windows

• Thatched roofs made from palm leaves

What was the Aztec word that 'chocolate' comes from?

• Chocolatl

• Cacao

• Dulce

• Azteco

What was the role of women in Aztec society?

• Home keepers and cloth weavers

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Teachers

Which game was believed to be used in preparation for war?

• Patoli

• Tlachtli

• Ullamaliztli

• Chess