Early Americas 15.2

The capital of the Aztec empire was located on the site of which present-day city?

• Buenos Aires

• Mexico City

• Rio de Janeiro

• San Diego

Which factor most contributed to the growing economic strength of the Aztec empire?

• The invention of new weapons

• Production of luxury goods

• Internal conflict among neighbors

• Increasing wealth from tax collection/tribute

The Aztec civilization became a great empire under the leadership of __________.

• Itzcoatl

• Montezuma

• Tenochtitlan

• Huitzilopochtli

The last ruler of the Aztec empire was ________.

• Cortes

• Itzcoatl

• Montezuma

• Quetzalcoatl

The aim of the Aztec educational system was to _________.

• bring young people into the Aztec religion

• improve the literacy of peoples conquered by the Aztecs

• teach people the skills needed to occupy their social class in Aztec society

• spur technological innovation among Aztec scientists and engineers

Which of the following was NOT an Aztec god?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Montezuma

• Tonatiuh

• Quetzalcoatl

The upper and lower social classes in Aztec society were allowed to mix.

• True

• False

All tribes were happy to pay taxes and tribute.

• True

• False

Aztec religion was polytheistic, meaning they believed in multiple gods.

• True

• False

Young women were educated on _______.

• how to fight in battles

• math

• writing

• their roles in the home