Grade 8 - Aztec and Spanish Final Review

What were chinampas and their purpose in Aztec society?

• Floating gardens for agriculture
• Fortified temples for worship
• Trade routes for merchants
• Defensive structures against invaders

What were aqueducts used for in Aztec cities?

• To supply water for irrigation and drinking
• To transport goods and resources
• To generate electricity
• To conduct religious rituals

Which Aztec god was associated with rain and agriculture?

• Tlaloc
• Huitzilopochtli
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god was the patron deity of Tenochtitlan?

• Huitzilopochtli
• Tlaloc
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god looked like a feathered serpent and was associated with wisdom and knowledge?

• Quetzalcoatl
• Huitzilopochtli
• Tlaloc
• Tezcatlipoca

Which Aztec god was considered the god of the night sky?

• Tezcatlipoca
• Huitzilopochtli
• Quetzalcoatl
• Tlaloc

How did the tribute system work in the Aztec Empire?

• Conquered territories were required to pay tribute in the form of goods and resources to the Aztec Empire
• The Aztecs provided tribute to other civilizations as a sign of respect and friendship
• Tribute was exclusively collected from the lower social classes
• Tribute was distributed equally among all members of society

What was the importance of trade in Aztec society?

• It allowed for the exchange of goods and ideas
• It funded the construction of temples
• It provided resources for warfare
• It promoted social mobility and cultural diversity

How did the Aztecs view their role in the myth of the 5th Sun?

• As the chosen people by the gods
• As mere observers of cosmic events
• As agents of chaos and destruction
• As mediators between gods and humans

According to the Aztec founding myth, where did the god Huitzilopochtli instruct the Aztecs to establish their capital city?

• Lake Texcoco
• Mountains
• Dense forests
• Coastal region