Historical Eras and Empires Quiz

What types of artworks did the Aztecs create?

• Paintings, sculpture, pottery, woven cloth

• Digital art, photography, graffiti

• Calligraphy, glass blowing, tapestry

• Origami, quilting, knitting

For what purposes was most Aztec art created?

• Entertainment and decoration

• Religion and to show power

• Education and storytelling

• Trade and commerce

What is an example of Aztec art used for religious purposes?

• Decorative vases

• Ceremonial knives for human sacrifice

• Musical instruments

• Jewelry

What was one of the purposes of monumental Aztec art and architecture?

• To entertain the masses

• To show the power and dominance of the Aztecs

• To provide shelter

• To serve as marketplaces

From which empire does the artwork originate?

• Roman Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Greek Empire

What did the Aztecs develop that allowed them to produce hundreds of books?

• Printing press

• Codices

• Scrolls

• Tablets

What was the nature of most Aztec poems?

• Romantic

• Religious

• Historical

• Political

What happened to most Aztec codices when the Spanish arrived in 1519?

• They were preserved

• They were translated

• They were burned

• They were hidden

Which god did the Aztecs also worship, known for being a god of civilization and order?

• Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Huitzilopochtli

Who was Huitzilopochtli in Aztec mythology?

• God of Rain

• God of War and the Sun

• God of Destiny and Fortune

• God of Civilization and Order