Sacred Landscapes: Aztec Gods

Which aspects of life were influenced by Tlaloc?

• Rain

• Agriculture

• War

• Love

What is the term for the belief in many gods?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

Which of the following is NOT one of the major Aztec gods birthed by Ometecuhtli?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Zeus

The Aztecs sacrificed people to Huitzilopochtli because:

• they wanted to strengthen Huitzilopochtli

• they were forced by neighboring tribes.

• it was a form of punishment for crimes.

• it was a way to reduce population.

Tezcatlipoca is the Lord of the _______.

• Night Sky

• Daylight

• Underworld

• Mountains

Who did Tezcatlipoca battle with?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Xipe Totec

What was Quetzalcoatl offered?

• Gold

• Silver

• Feathers

• Jewels

True or False: Quetzalcoatl would return in one day.

• True

• False

The Aztecs considered human sacrifice to have important religious meaning because:

• it was a way to appease their gods and ensure the continuation of the world.

• it was a method to punish their enemies and demonstrate power.

• it was a tradition passed down from their ancestors without any specific reason.

• it was a way to reduce the population and manage resources.

According to the beliefs mentioned, how was the Earth shaped?

• Round

• Flat