Aztec Human Sacrifice

What did the Aztec priests do with the hearts of sacrificial victims?

• A. Offered them to the gods

• B. Buried them

• D. Kept them as trophies

• C. Burned them

What did the conquistadors describe witnessing in the Aztec capital?

• A. Human sacrifice

• D. Religious processions

• B. Peaceful ceremonies

• C. Artistic performances

What evidence of human sacrifice was discovered at the Templo Mayor excavation site?

• A. Skull towers and skull racks

• B. Ancient artifacts

• C. Stone carvings

• D. Temple murals

Why did the Aztecs carry out brutal ceremonies of human sacrifice?

• C. Both A and B

• B. To reverse drought and famine

• D. None of the above

• A. To dedicate temples

What was the rationale for Aztec human sacrifice?

• A. Survival and feeding the sun god

• B. Intimidation and dominance

• C. Both A and B

• D. None of the above

Who were the majority of victims sacrificed at the Templo Mayor site?

• C. Slaves

• B. Enemy soldiers

• D. All of the above

• A. Aztec citizens

What purpose did ritual cannibalism serve for the Aztecs?

• C. Both A and B

• D. None of the above

• B. Nourishment during famine

• A. Communing with the gods

What was the unique nature of warfare during the height of Aztec power?

• B. Ceremonial battles to capture enemies

• A. Violent battles to the death

• D. Avoidance of conflict

• C. Peaceful negotiations

What did the Aztecs consider giving their hearts to Huitzilopochtli?

• D. A sign of weakness

• C. A religious duty

• A. A tremendous honor

• B. A punishment

What did the Aztecs gain from capturing enemy combatants in Flower Wars?

• C. Political power

• B. Wealth and riches

• A. Social status

• D. None of the above