Ch 6 Maya and Aztec Review

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What sign did the Aztec god tell the people to look for? Options: an eagle perched on a cactus, eating a snake; a snake slithering across the Lake Texcoco; A hawk flying over 2 islands of Lake Texcoco; a llama perched on the cliffs of an island

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an eagle perched on a cactus, eating a snake

Front

What were chinampas used for in the Aztec Empire?

Back

floating gardens for agriculture

Front

How many people traded goods every day in the Aztec city?

Back

60,000

Front

What role did the Aztec calendar play in their society?

Back

It was important for religious ceremonies and festivals.

Front

Which of the following best describes the urban planning of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan? It featured a complex system of canals and causeways, It was designed as a fortress with high walls, It had no permanent structures, It was built on a mountain

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It featured a complex system of canals and causeways

Front

Which of the following groups were not part of the upper class in Aztec society?
nobles,
merchants,
priests,
war leaders

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merchants

Front

What is the main similarity between the Maya and Aztec religion?

Back

They both believed their gods required human blood and sacrifices.

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Maya codex?

Back

To record Maya history, including important events, rituals, and knowledge

Front

Which of the following statements accurately describes a significant achievement of the Maya in mathematics?
Options:
They used Roman numerals for their calculations.
They created a calendar based on 500 days.
They invented the abacus for complex calculations.
They developed a unique number system that included the concept of zero.

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They developed a unique number system that included the concept of zero.

Front

Which of the following best describes the agricultural techniques used by the Maya and Aztec civilizations? They primarily relied on hunting and gathering. They focused solely on livestock farming. They used advanced techniques like slash and burn and chinampas. They practiced terrace farming exclusively.

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They used advanced techniques like slash and burn and chinampas