BB Unit 4 Chapter 2 Aztec Civilization

The Aztec were known for being ____ and _____. Select two correct answers.

• fierce warriors

• great conquerors

• talented musicians

• skilled road builders

• impressive memorizers

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which phrases best explain the purposes of the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple? Select the two correct answers.

• to hold important government documents

• to celebrate the rulers

• to perform religious ceremonies

• to bury enslaved people

• to store food supplies for winter

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What began occurring in the Aztec Empire during this leader’s reign?

• citizen revolts

• natural disasters

• appearances by the gods

• major infrastructure projects

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which statements best describe this image? Select the two correct answers.

• it was a system used to track traded items

• it describes the history of the Aztec people

• it shows the resources of the Aztec empire

• it was part of a book used to record information

• it displays the names and identities of Aztec gods

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which word best describes the Aztec before they built their empire?

• farmers

• scientists

• wanderers

• conquerors

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In which area of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlán located?

• the south

• the north

• the east

• the west

What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán?

• It was built on an island.

• It was built high in the mountains.

• It was surrounded by dense rainforest.

• It had a network of expertly built stone roads.

Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?

• in Cuzco, in present-day Peru

• on an island in the Caribbean

• in Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico

• in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula

What was one reason the Aztec waged war so often?

• They needed more land for growing crops.

• They wanted to expand their empire and power.

• They were always under attack from their neighbors.

• They believed the gods enjoyed seeing humans fight.

Discussion Question: The strength of the Aztec Empire depended on its strong army. Pick 2 evidence to support or refute this claim.

• the army was responsible for conquering neighboring areas, which is what allowed the empire to expand

• people who were captured were used as human sacrifice

• the gods told them to be strong

• they were naturally strong people

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1