Social 8 - Chapter 8 Review

What title was given to the Aztec emperor, Moctezuma?

• The Great Warrior

• The Great Speaker

• The Divine Ruler

• The Supreme Leader

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Cahokia

• Mexico City

• Tenochtitlan

Which group made up the richest calpolli in Tenochtitlan?

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Priests

What was the main purpose of Aztec education?

• To create warriors and good citizens

• To train farmers and fishers

• To prepare people for global trade

• To teach science and astronomy

What was the primary food crop of the Aztecs?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Maize (corn)

• Potatoes

• Beans

What was the name of the school where noble children were educated?

• Telpochcalli

• Calmecac

• Chinampa

• Tlatelolco

What role did merchants play besides trading goods?

• Royal bodyguards

• Judges and lawmakers

• Religious leaders

• Military advisors and spies

What was a key responsibility of Aztec farmers?

• Mining gold

• Paying taxes through food production

• Building temples

• Serving as high priests

What were Aztec laws designed to do?

• Keep social order and reinforce hierarchy

• Promote fairness among all people

• Encourage democracy

• Allow people to move freely between social classes

What system did the Aztecs primarily use for trade in markets?

• Gold coins

• Paper currency

• Barter system

• Shell money