Aztec Society Quiz

What was a calpolli in Aztec society?

• A type of building

• A small family group

• A ceremonial game

• A calendar system

Who was the head of a calpolli?

• The Huey Hatoanni

• The chief warrior

• A headman

• The high priest

What was the role of the Huey Hatoanni?

• Chief farmer

• Great Speaker and war leader

• Chief trader

• High priest only

Why did the Aztecs often fight battles with neighboring peoples?

• To expand their territory

• To capture people for sacrifices

• To gain wealth

• To create alliances

What was the purpose of the Aztec sacrifices?

• To entertain the gods

• To punish their enemies

• To provide offerings to their gods

• To maintain population control

How many gods did the Aztecs believe in?

• Only one god

• About a dozen

• Hundreds of gods

• No gods

What type of calendars did the Aztecs have?

• Lunar and Solar

• Religious and Solar

• Agricultural and Political

• Mythological and Historical

How many days were in the Aztec religious calendar year?

• 260 days

• 365 days

• 400 days

• 150 days

How many extra days were there in the Aztec solar year?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What did the Aztec calendar stone depict?

• The great flood

• The sun god and the final earthquake

• The great speaker

• The planting season