Social 8 - Chapter 7-8 Review

What were chinampas and their purpose in Aztec society?

• Floating gardens for agriculture
• Fortified temples for worship
• Trade routes for merchants
• Defensive structures against invaders

What were aqueducts used for in Aztec cities?

• To supply water for irrigation and drinking
• To transport goods and resources
• To generate electricity
• To conduct religious rituals

Which Aztec god was associated with rain and agriculture?

• Tlaloc
• Huitzilopochtli
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god was the patron deity of Tenochtitlan?

• Huitzilopochtli
• Tlaloc
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god looked like a feathered serpent and was associated with wisdom and knowledge?

• Quetzalcoatl
• Huitzilopochtli
• Tlaloc
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god was considered the god of the night sky?

• Tezcatlipoca
• Huitzilopochtli
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tlaloc

How did the tribute system work in the Aztec Empire?

• Conquered territories were required to pay tribute in the form of goods and resources to the Aztec Empire
• The Aztecs provided tribute to other civilizations as a sign of respect and friendship
• Tribute was exclusively collected from the lower social classes
• Tribute was distributed equally among all members of society

What was the importance of trade in Aztec society?

• It allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas
• It funded the construction of temples
• It provided resources for warfare
• It promoted social mobility and cultural diversity

How did the Aztecs know they had found the right place to establish their capital city, Tenochtitlan?

• They saw an eagle perched on a cactus, holding a snake in its beak
• They found a golden idol buried in the ground
• They received a divine message in their dreams
• They saw a shooting star in the sky

How did the presence of mountains impact the Aztec religion?

• Mountains were considered sacred and associated with deities
• Mountains hindered religious rituals and ceremonies
• Mountains were used as burial sites
• Mountains were believed to be inhabited by evil spirits