Lesson 28- Daily Life in Tenochtitlan

The capital of the Aztec empire was called

• Mesoamerica.

• Chapultepec

• Tenochtitlán

• Culhuacan

Who was at the top of the Aztec's social class structure?

• the ruler and his family

• high-ranking warriors

• government officials

• priests and priestesses

What was a unique characteristic of Aztec rulers?

• They were also religious priests.

• Their position was not hereditary.

• They ruled every city in the empire.

• They did not have any nobles.

What were the responsibilities of Aztec emperors?

• to maintain the empire and wage war

• to judge and govern the city's districts

• to collect tribute and fund construction

• all of the above

The highest-ranking commoners were the pochteca, who were

• military commoners.

• government officials.

• craftspeople and artisans.

• professional traders.

About what percent of Aztecs were peasants?

• 5 percent

• 30 percent

• 50 percent

• 80 percent

Which of the following is true of Aztec slaves?

• Slaves could own property.

• Slaves could own other slaves.

• Slaves could be emancipated.

• all of the above

What did marriage symbolize to the Aztecs?

• the end of neighbors fighting

• peace between two families

• a child's entry into adulthood

• the reign of a new emperor

How was marriage arranged in Aztec society?

• The bride was selected by the groom's family.

• The bride chose candidates for her groom.

• The matchmaker chose the bride and groom.

• The emperor selected brides and grooms.

How did polygamy work in Aztec society?

• Only slaves could participate in polygamy.

• Only an emperor could perform polygamy.

• An Aztec woman could have many husbands.

• An Aztec man could have multiple wives.