Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 9 Review

The Aztecs were fierce warriors. They seemed invincible to the neighboring tribes they conquered as they extended their empire. 
Invincible means 

• unbeatable 
• weak 
• hardworking 
• lazy 

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The Aztecs administered their empire efficiently. Over time it flourished and eventually extended across the width of Mexico. 
Flourished mean 

• shrunk
• vanished
• died 
• prospered

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The people of Tenochtitlan lived in fear. Their gods were ruthless and if angered would destroy the world as they had done several times before. 
Ruthless means 

• forgiving 
• cruel
• understanding 
• wealthy

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Great efforts were made to keep the gods happy. After a battle, prisoners of war were sacrificed as offerings to them. 
Sacrificed means 

• given up
• taken care of 
• honored
• neglected 

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In 1500, the water level in the lakes surrounding Tenochtitlan rose. Many died when flood-waters inundated the city. 
Inundated means 

• covered
• strengthened
• dried 
• avoided

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The Aztecs believed the Spanish were god-like and couldn't be killed. Since it was useless to fight them, they were forced to placate the enemy.
 
Placate means 

• fight
• anger
• calm
• kill

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Before long, Aztecs discovered the Spanish were not immortal. This occurred when they attacked the garrison at Vera Cruz, killing some soldiers. 
Garrison is a 

• school
• fort
• hospital 
• farm 

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Montezuma led the Aztecs in battle against the Spanish invaders. It was a grievous loss to his followers when he was killed. 
Grievous means 

• painful
• helpful
• beautiful
• joyous

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The Aztecs drove the Spanish from their city. They believed the danger of invasion had receded when the men on horseback left Mexico. 
Receded means 

• strengthen
• lessen
• remain the same 

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The Aztecs had never seen horses. It's not surprising that the sight of armored men on horseback dumbfounded them. 
Dumbfound means 

• frightened
• angered
• amazed
• comforted 

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