The Aztec Government 2

What was the main political division of the Aztec Empire?

• A. Province

• B. County

• C. District

• D. City-state

What did the Aztecs call their ruler or emperor?

• A. King

• B. Tlatoani

• C. Kaiser

• D. Tenochtitlan

How was a new emperor selected?

• A. He was selected by a group of high-ranking nobles

• B. He was always the son of the previous emperor

• C. He was elected by the people

• D. He was the winner of a fight to the death

Who did the city-states have to pay tribute to?

• A. The Aztec gods

• B. Aztec Emperor

• C. The chief priest

• D. No one

Who was the Tlatoani?

• A. The Aztec emperor

• B. The chief priest

• C. The leader of the Aztec army

• D. The son of the emperor

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• A. Mexico City

• B. Tlatoani

• C. Tenochtitlan

• D. None of the above

Which of the following was a part of the 'one-time forgiveness law'?

• A. They had to confess to a priest

• B. It could only be used once

• C. They had to confess before being caught

• D. All of the above

What is the tribute?

• A. Money

• B. Honor

• C. Respect

• D. All of the above

The Aztecs had different levels of courts. Citizens could appeal rulings to a higher court if they did not agree with the judge.

• A. TRUE

• B. FALSE

Which of the following were responsible for running schools?

• A. The Aztec gods

• B. The Aztec emperor

• C. The priests

• D. None of the above