P2P1 Guide Wise citizen 4th

Who were the Aztecs?

• A group of ancient Egyptians known for their pyramids.
• The Aztecs were a powerful Mesoamerican civilization that existed in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century.
• A nomadic tribe from North America during the 18th century.
• A European civilization that dominated the Mediterranean in the 12th century.

Where did Aztecs come from?

• The Aztecs originated from Peru.
• The Aztecs came from Aztlán in northern Mexico.
• The Aztecs were from the Caribbean islands.
• The Aztecs came from the Amazon rainforest.

When did Aztecs settle on the banks of lake Texcoco?

• Around the year 1500

• Around the year 1200

• Around the year 1425

When was Tenochtitlán founded?

• 1500
• 1200
• 1370

• 1400

Why is it that the Aztecs were made up a combination of cultures from Mesoamérica?

• The Aztecs had no influence from other Mesoamerican cultures.
• The Aztecs were solely from the Toltec culture.
• The Aztecs were a combination of cultures from Mesoamérica due to migration, trade, and conquest.
• The Aztecs were formed by a single tribe's traditions.

What circumstances made Aztecs social mobility possible?

• The Aztec social structure allowed for mobility through achievements in warfare,religion trade, and education.

• The Aztecs had a rigid caste system with no opportunities for change.
• Social mobility was restricted to noble families only.
• Wealth was the only factor determining social status.

What was the largest part of the population made up of?

• Was made up of militaries

• Was made up of traditions

• Was made up of immigrants

• Was made up of agricultural workers,laborers and artisans.

Why do you think warrior training was so important for the Aztecs?

• Warrior training focused on agricultural skills.
• Warrior training was important for the Aztecs to prepare for warfare, defend their empire, and society resources.

• Warrior training was primarily for artistic expression.
• Warrior training was mainly for diplomatic negotiations.

Why do you think Aztecs boys weren’t raised in their parents home?

• because formal education was essential for their training in warfare, religion and social roles.

• They were sent to live with other tribes for cultural exchange.
• They were raised in the jungle to learn survival skills.
• They lived with their grandparents to preserve family traditions.

Choose True if the statement is correct or False if it is wrong.

The Aztecs city of Tenochtitlán was the largest and most powerful city in Mesoamericana .

• True

• False