Aztec Civilization and Religion Assessment

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Identify the location of the Aztec empire on the map: North America, South America, Europe, Africa.

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North America

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about how the Aztec people adapted more land for farming?
- They filled in the swamps and marshes to create more farmland.
- They created terraces in the mountains of the Central Mexican Plateau.
- They built chinampas near the cities.
- They used slash and burn methods in the tropical rainforests.

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They created terraces in the mountains of the Central Mexican Plateau.

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Which one of the following does NOT describe the requirements of being an Aztec emperor?
The emperor must be over the age of 30 and of noble birth.
The emperor must have experience as a warrior and military leader.
The emperor’s role was passed down from father to son.
The emperor must be elected by the high council.

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The emperor’s role was passed down from father to son.

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Which statement best describes the Aztec government? Options: The Aztec people were governed by chiefs. The emperor created and ruled chiefdoms. There was no central ruler who governed the empire. Noble families controlled and governed city-states.

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Noble families controlled and governed city-states.

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How did the governments within the city-states help the Aztec emperor and the people?

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They made it easier to govern such a large civilization.

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What were city-states required to do to honor the Aztec emperor?

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Pay a tribute in gold, food, clothing, or human sacrifice.

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What were the Aztec children expected to do, regardless of their social class?

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go to school

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Which one of the following statements about Moctezuma II does NOT belong? Put an X on the statement that is false:
He was educated in many subjects.
He had a love for religion and was a priest once.
He was a fierce leader, defeating those who rebelled against him.
He became emperor after conquering the Spanish.

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He became emperor after conquering the Spanish.

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Which one of the following statements below should be included to describe the events that happened under Moctezuma II’s rule? Moctezuma II conquered the Spanish conquistadors., The Triple Alliance waged war on Moctezuma II., Moctezuma II lost the civil war to his brother who wanted to be emperor., Moctezuma II was captured by the Spanish and later died.

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Moctezuma II was captured by the Spanish and later died.

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Which color represents where the Aztec civilization was?

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blue