SS8 - Ch. 8 For the Good of the People

The features listed could best be used to support the conclusion that Aztec society...

• was based on a hierarchical social structure

• was highly organized and democratic

• valued the wants of the individual over needs of the state

• encouraged the concept of equality among all citizens

Which could best be used to create a Feature 5, supporting the same position as the other 4?

• Aztec economy was based on a system of trading and barter.

• Aztecs think obedience to superiors preserves the social order.

• Aztec slaves could own property and had rights protected.

• Punishment in Aztec courts was often the death sentence.

Medieval society in Europe and the Aztecs in Mexico were most similar in that both societies...

• believed that all citizens should receive an education

• were centered around one major city

• gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions

• encouraged citizens to improve their social status

Which of the following facts about features in Aztec society applied only to the nobility?

• Education was important to be citizens in this class.

• Leaders (priests and gov't officials) came from this class.

• The legal system and rights of others had to be respected.

• Obedience to superiors is enforced, to preserve social order.

The main goal of education in Aztec society was to...

• create loyal citizens to strengthen the state

• allow citizens to explore interests and use their talents

• teach children about other cultures and civilizations

• encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers

What INFERENCE can be made about the values of the Spanish and the Aztecs from the information?

• Neither society felt education was necessary for the poor.

• Both societies believed that wealth provided privileges.

• The Aztecs believed that quality of life depended on wealth.

• The Spanish believed that quality of life depended on wealth.

Who were artisans?

• strong warriors

• Emperor's helpers

• skilled craft workers

• all of the above

If a warrior captured 4 prisoners, what would happen?

• he could become a spy

• get a lot of money

• be able to apply for a higher class

• be considered very powerful

Farmers were also skilled at

• hunting

• fishing

• selling food

• hunting and fishing

Merchants also acted as...

• spies

• farmers

• teachers

• spies and farmers