The Aztec - Textbook Review Game

What was the primary role of the god Huitzilopochtli in Aztec legend?

• God of rain and agriculture

• God of war and the sun

• God of the underworld

• God of wisdom and learning

According to legend, what sign were the Aztecs looking for to find their new home?

• A jaguar in a cave

• A snake in a tree

• An eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake

• A river flowing uphill

What does the eagle and cactus symbolize in Aztec culture?

• Peace and prosperity

• Strength and resilience

• The founding of Tenochtitlan

• The end of a journey

How long did the Aztecs wander before finding the promised sign?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

What challenges did the Aztecs face during their migration?

• Lack of water and food

• Hostile tribes and harsh weather

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Why did other tribes refer to the Aztecs as "Dog People"?

• Because of their nomadic lifestyle

• Due to their diet of snakes and fly eggs

• Because of their barbarian ways

• Because they lived with dogs

Which class in Aztec society was responsible for controlling the other classes?

• Commoners

• Serfs

• Nobles

• Slaves

What was the main reason conquered peoples resented Aztec rulers?

• They were forced to change their religion

• They had to pay excessive tribute

• They were not allowed to trade

• They were denied education

In Aztec society, what was the status of serfs?

• They could own land

• They were free to travel

• They worked the land but could not own it

• They were part of the noble class

How did the Aztec view their gods compared to Greek or Roman gods?

• Aztec gods had human characteristics

• Aztec gods married and had children

• Aztec gods did not share human characteristics

• Aztec gods were emotional