Daily Life of the Aztecs

What was the author's purpose for writing the first paragraph of the book

• to tell why the Aztecs left their home

• to explain how long ago the Aztecs lived

• to show how the Aztecs are known today

• to introduce readers to who the Aztecs were

The common class gives us the best idea of what Aztec life was like because most

• Aztecs were in the common class

• Aztecs in the common class were poor

• Aztec leaders were in the common class

• Aztecs in the common class were farmers

Which of the following is true about the Aztecs and the jobs they did?

• Men and women did the same types of jobs.

• Women had more important jobs than men.

• Men, women, and children each had their own jobs to do.

• Only men and women worked while children played.

How were the Aztec boys and girls in the common class different?

• The boys had to do chores while the girls could play all day.

• The boys were taught at home while the girls went to school.

• The boys studied history while the girls learned household skills.

• The boys could choose whom to marry while the girls could not.

The Aztecs who paid taxes were most likely

• of the common class

• of the noble class

• government officials

• emperors

Aztecs went to war to

• move up in rank

• spend all their taxes

• give special gifts to the gods

• increase the size of the empire

The Aztecs valued _____ in games, sports, and battle.

• speed and honor

• strength and skill

• chance and winning

• tribute and riches

The Aztecs created many rich works of art to

• honor their gods

• display in their homes

• use gold, silver, and gems

• include in monthly festivals

Which details from the text helps show the author's point of view?

• The tribe was clever and worked hard.

• The Aztecs were born into a strong class system.

• Trading was an important part of their lives

• The Aztecs had a deep love of art, music, and dancing.

The author mainly wrote this book to show readers

• how the Aztecs invented things we still use today

• why the Aztecs were successful in many wars

• what language the Aztec people spoke

• who the Aztec people were and how they lived