Aztec Civilization

Why did the Aztecs use human sacrifices?

• to make an offer to the gods for a lot of ripe corn

• the blood given in sacrifice gave the gods new strength and energy

• to attract the good forces of nature and to repel harmful powers

• to provide magic to avoid rains at harvest

1. The person who ruled the Aztec was an ________________________.

• president

• emperor

• governor

• dictator

The Aztecs became best known as which of the following?

• great scientists

• talented musicians

• fierce warriors

• kindly rulers

Who was the ruler of the Aztec Empire in 1519?

• Cortes

• Montezuma

• Pizarro

• Atahualpa

Which of the following best describes the Aztec government?

• an empire united under a single ruler

• a system of city-states, each with its own ruler

• tribal groups with no central government

• a democracy with a president elected by the commoners

Which group of people did the Aztec sacrifice to their gods?

• Women and children

• Warriors from neighboring states

• Noble members of Aztec society

• Spanish explorers