Aztec Civilisation

What sign did the Aztec people look for according to their legend?

• A lion on a mountain
• A snake in a tree
• A fish in a river
• An eagle with a snake in its beak on a cactus

What does the legend of the eagle and cactus symbolize for the Aztec people?

• The beginning of their agricultural practices.
• The importance of warfare.
• The end of their nomadic lifestyle.
• The establishment of their empire.

What did the Aztec people do after they received the sign from the god of the sun?

• They continued wandering
• They built a great city
• They formed alliances with other tribes
• They migrated to another land

Which of the following best describes the Aztec's approach to expanding their empire?

• They avoided conflict and focused on trade.
• They used diplomacy to gain control over city-states.
• They built alliances with other civilizations to grow.
• They were fearsome warriors who conquered neighboring city-states.

Which of the following statements about the five suns is true according to Aztec beliefs?

• The world has only been created once.
• Each sun represents a different era of destruction.
• The fifth sun is believed to be eternal.
• The Aztec did not believe in multiple suns.

What did the Aztecs believe would happen to the world under the fourth sun?

• It would be destroyed by a great wind
• It would be ruled by the gods
• It would be consumed by fire and ash
• It would be flooded with water

According to the Aztec legend, what would happen under the fifth sun?

• The sun would shine forever
• The world would end in earthquakes and hunger
• There would be eternal peace
• People would live in harmony

What did the Aztec believe happened each night between the sun god and darkness?

• The sun god traveled to the underworld.
• The sun god created new stars.
• The sun god battled the forces of darkness.
• The sun god rested until morning.

Why did the Aztecs prefer to sacrifice foreign soldiers?

• They believed it was more honorable.
• They wanted to avoid sacrificing their own people.
• They thought foreign soldiers were stronger.
• They needed to please the gods more effectively.

What was the preferred method of sacrifice among the Aztec priests?

• Drowning the victim.
• Burning the victim alive.
• Offering food instead of blood.
• Removing the heart of a strong soldier.