Japan & Aztec Review

Where was the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, located?

• On a mountain
• In a forest
• On an island in a lake
• Next to the ocean

Why did the Aztecs believe their capital's location was special?

• It was safe from enemies
• It was the highest point in the region
• They saw an eagle on a cactus, a sign from their gods.
• It was close to trade routes

What type of religion did the Aztecs follow?

• Atheism
• Monotheism
• Christianity
• Polytheism

How did the Aztecs show devotion to their gods?

• Through sacrifices and ceremonies
• By building statues only
• By writing poetry
• By planting trees

Why did the Aztecs fight wars from a religious point of view?

• To destroy temples of other gods
• To gain sacrifices to offer their gods
• To protect nature
• To stop disease

How did war help the Aztec social structure?

• It made everyone rich
• Warriros could rise in class by captring prisoners
• Farmers became priests
• Women could become emperors

What best describes the Aztec social pyramid?

• Everyone had the same rank
• Emperor -> nobles -> commoners -> slaves
• Nobles -> emperor -> slaves
• Emperor -> nobles -> commoners

Could people move between social classes in Aztec society?

• Yes, through hard work or bravery in battle
• No, it was impossible
• Only women could move up
• Everyone changed roles every year

What disadvantage did the Aztecs have when fighting the Spanish?

• They had too many weapons
• They spoke the same language
• They didn't know where Spain was
• They had no horses or guns

What happened to Tenochtitlan after the Spanish conquest?

• It became an Aztec holiday city
• It was destroyed and replaced by mexico City
• It was left untouched
• It became part of China