What Was Aztec Civilization Like?

The Aztec Empire encompassed most of modern-day _____.

• Guatemala

• Mexico

• El Salvador

• Brazil

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the success of the Aztec Empire?

• agricultural output

• an effective legal system

• medical innovations

• a writing system

Which geographic feature played a large role in the culture of the city of Tenochtitlan?

• the Rio Grande River

• The Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Texcoco

• the Yucatan Peninsula

In addition to building chinampas, the Aztecs used ___________ agriculture in their farming.

• shifting cultivation

• terrace

• three field system

• slash and burn

The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán was constructed on which of the following?

• a mountainside

• an island

• a peninsula

• a field

The soil around Tenochtitlan was particularly fertile because the city was located ___________.

• between two rivers

• at the base of a mountain

• in the center of a lake

• in the ranforest

The culture of the Aztec Empire was based around which geographic form?

• the Yucatan Peninsula

• the Gulf of Mexico

• the Valley of Mexico

• the Sierra Madre Mountains

How did slaves become slaves in Aztec society? (select best two answers)

• As punishments for committing certain crimes

• When they were chosen by the Gods

• If they were the sons and daughters of slaves

• By selling themselves into slavery to repay debts

The Macehualtin class (or the common people) included warriors, craftsmen, and ____________.

• Slaves

• Priests

• Farmers

• Nobles

The Tecuhtli, or noble class directly below the emperor, had complete control over their cities as long as they did what?

• received a formal education

• served the emperor as warriors

• paid tribute to the emperor

• cultivated the land as they wished