Aztec Civilization Test

What is the name given to the person that created artwork such as jewelry, statues and pottery?

• merchant

• artisan

• emperor

• noble

What word could be a synonym for tribute?

• tax

• sacrifice

• mosaics

• merchant

According to legend and the text, how did the Aztec decide where to build Tenochtitlan?

• They saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus and took it as a sign from the god Huizilopochtli.

• They saw a good island location and made a rational decision.

• They chose it because of its superior access to the fresh water of Lake Texcoco.

• They chose the location because of its open and fertile land.

Why was Tenochtitlan such a good location to defend from invaders? (select all that apply)

• The city was on an island in Lake Texcoco, two miles from the shore, so invaders needed to cross narrow causeways or use boats to invade the city.

• The city was surrounded by fresh water and floating gardens, so it wouldn't run out of food and water if it was surrounded and besieged.

• The approaches to the city were all flat, so invaders could be seen from a long way off and couldn't sneak up on the city.

• The city had strong walls that could resist cannon fire for months.

Today Tenochtitlan is known as Mexico City

• True

• False

One advantage of living on an island on a lake was

• It offered protection from enemy tribes

• It was a magnificent city

• The city was on a swamp

Chinampas are best described as

• floating gardens

• a small animal

• long causeways

• bustling markets

Who was the most powerful person in Aztec society?

• emperor

• generals

• nobles

• merchants

Most Aztecs belonged to the noble class

• True

• False

Aztec artisans and merchants were respected because

• They enriched the Empire by making, buying, and selling goods

• they lived in a separate community

• they were very religious

• they were professionals