Aztec/Characteristics of Civilization quiz

When individuals concentrate on a particular area or profession

• Economy and Job Spec

• Organized Religion

• Arts

• Trade

Our government sets laws and provides for the defense of our country.

• Organized Religion

• Trade

• Centralized Government

• Arts

Teachers, police officers, doctors

• Organized Religion

• Trade

• Economy/Job Spec

• Arts

People enjoy many different genres of music and dance today.

• Planned Infrastructure

• System of Tribute

• Accumulated Learning

• Arts

As the population grows, there are additions to the existing infrastructure

• Trade

• Planned Infrastructure

• Economy and Job Spec

• Centralized Government

Federal or State local Taxes

• Trade

• Accumulated Learning

• System of Tribute

• Planned Infrastructure

Exchange of good or service for something else

• Organized Religion

• Trade

• Planned Infrastructure

• Arts

The belief system of a civilization

• Surplus Food

• Planned Infrastructure

• Organized Religion

• Accumulated Learning

Gathering of knowledge that results in achievements in communication

• Trade

• Arts

• Centralized Government

• Accumulated Learning

The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

• They were evil

• They believed it would please their gods

• They hated blood

• They believed there were too many people