Exploring the Aztec Empire

How did the Aztecs initially survive in their new environment?

• By solely relying on trade with neighboring tribes.

• By migrating to warmer climates for better resources.

• By building large stone structures for shelter.

• By fishing, hunting, and practicing agriculture on chinampas.

What role did war play in the Aztecs' rise to power?

• War led to the decline of the Aztec economy.

• War caused internal strife and weakened the Aztec leadership.

• War facilitated territorial expansion, resource acquisition, and political dominance for the Aztecs.

• War had no significant impact on the Aztecs' social structure.

What was the purpose of the alliances formed by the Aztecs?

• To create trade routes with neighboring tribes.

• To promote cultural exchange and diplomacy.

• To strengthen military power and expand territory.

• To establish religious practices among the tribes.

What was the outcome of the Aztecs' alliance with other cities?

• The Aztecs lost their territory and influence.

• The Aztecs were defeated by their allies.

• The Aztecs expanded their territory and strengthened their power.

• The Aztecs remained isolated and weak.

What did the Aztecs require from the people they conquered?

• Cultural assimilation into Aztec society.

• Military support for the Aztec army.

• Tribute in the form of goods and labor.

• Religious conversion to Aztec beliefs.

What types of goods were included in the tribute paid to the Aztecs?

• Household items

• Food items, textiles, precious metals, luxury items.

• Farming tools

• Ceramics

How did the tribute system contribute to the Aztec economy?

• It led to the decline of trade and economic instability.

• It was primarily a military strategy with no economic implications.

• It only benefited the ruling class without impacting the economy.

• The tribute system contributed to the Aztec economy by providing a steady supply of resources and goods, enhancing trade and economic stability.

What was the significance of trade in the Aztec Empire?

• Trade was only important for the elite class.

• Trade was essential for economic stability, cultural exchange, and the accumulation of wealth in the Aztec Empire.

• Trade was primarily focused on military supplies.

• Trade had no impact on cultural practices.

What types of goods were exchanged in the Aztec trade network?

• Leather goods and furs

• Electronics and machinery

• Spices and herbs

• Agricultural products, textiles, pottery, gold, jade.

How did the Aztecs' military skills impact their economy?

• The Aztecs' military skills led to a decline in trade relations.

• The Aztecs' military skills had no effect on their economy.

• The Aztecs' military skills enhanced their economy by enabling territorial expansion, resource control, and tribute collection.

• The Aztecs' military skills primarily focused on naval warfare.