HISTORY: LESSON 3: THE AZTECS

What most enabled the Aztecs to create an empire?

• They had fierce warriors.

• They had trade networks.

• They used merchant spies.

• They formed military alliances.

Select the best answer choice to complete the sentence correctly.

The Aztecs formed _____________________ to help gain control of neighboring towns.

• SPY NETWORKS

• TRIBUTE SYSTEMS

• MILITARY ALLIANCES

• TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

How did a boy become a noble in Aztec society?

• by proving himself as a warrior

• by becoming wealthy through trade

• by having a close friendship with the king

• by having a father who was in that position

Select the answer best choice to complete the sentence correctly.

_________________________ were just below priests in Aztec society.

• Artisans

• Farmers

• Military leaders

• Government officials

Why did the Aztecs sacrifice people?

• They wanted to frighten their rivals.

• They wanted to reduce their population.

• They believed it would strengthen their gods.

• They believed it would weaken their enemies.

Select the best answer choice list to complete the sentence correctly.

In addition to making human sacrifices, Aztec priests also offered _________________________ to their gods.

• their crops

• their blood

• their hearts

• their allegiance

What enabled the Aztecs to learn new skills from other peoples?

• their military conquests

• their written language

• their spy operations

• their trade network

Select the best answer choice to complete the sentence correctly.

The Aztecs learned to build _________________ from neighboring peoples.

• floating gardens

• stone bridges

• pyramids

• hospitals

Why were other Mesoamerican tribes willing to help the Spanish conquer the Aztecs?

• They were tired of being sacrificed by the Aztecs.

• They were tired of paying tribute to the Aztecs.

• They were promised a portion of the Aztecs’ land.

• They were promised a portion of the Aztecs’ gold.

What helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?

Select the three correct answers.

• diseases

• droughts

• horses

• legends

• weapons