Unit 7 Lesson 30.2 Aztec Achievement

What was one of the Aztecs' most remarkable technological achievements?

• The development of a complex system of irrigation
• The invention of a system of writing using glyphs and pictographs
• The creation of artificial islands called chinampas
• The construction of massive stone temples

What were the three causeways that connected Tenochtitlán to the mainland used for?

• Transportation and as dikes during the rainy season
• Farming and as dikes during the rainy season
• Transportation and farming
• Religious ceremonies and holidays

What was the purpose of the Maya solar calendar?

• To predict events and determine lucky days
• To track the seasons for farming
• To create dramatic shows with dialogue and costumes
• To depict the face of the sun god at its center

What was the purpose of the sacred 260-day calendar?

• To predict events and determine lucky days
• To depict the face of the sun god at its center
• To track the seasons for farming
• To create dramatic shows with dialogue and costumes

What is the Sun Stone?

• A massive stone temple
• A type of flower grown on chinampas
• A sculpture of a jaguar
• A calendar depicting the face of the sun god at its center

What were some of the arts practiced by the Aztecs?

• Cooking, gardening, fishing, and hunting
• Sewing, knitting, embroidery, and lace-making
• Painting, pottery, weaving, and metalworking
• Poetry, music, dance, and sculpture

What was the purpose of Aztec poetry?

• To depict the face of the sun god at its center
• To predict events and determine lucky days
• To sing the praises of the gods, tell stories, and celebrate the natural world
• To create dramatic shows with dialogue and costumes

What were music and dance important features of in Aztec society?

• Ceremonies and holidays
• Farming and irrigation
• Transportation and trade
• Religious sacrifices and offerings

What did Aztec dancers have to do during their performances?

• Paint their faces and grease their hair
• Perform every step correctly
• Carry feathered headdresses
• Wear beautiful blouses over their skirts

What did Aztec painters use brilliant colors to create?

• Clothing and textiles
• Scenes showing gods and religious ceremonies
• Pottery and metalwork
• Furniture and household items