Aztec Warfare and Religion

The Aztec civilisation before the arrival of the Spanish was:

• advanced and organized, with large cities and a complex society

• a small group of nomadic tribes with no permanent settlements

• completely isolated from other cultures and had no trade

• ruled by European kings and used European technology

The Ancient Aztecs’ religious beliefs included which of the following?

• Belief in many gods and human sacrifices

• Belief in only one god and no sacrifices

• Worship of animals only

• Complete rejection of any religious practices

What was one major reason the Aztecs went to war?

• To explore new lands

• To improve farming techniques

• To gain power and resources, and for religious purposes

• To entertain the emperor

What role did the pochteca play in the Aztec decision to go to war?

• They trained soldiers for battle

• They collected taxes from the people

• They provided intelligence about neighbouring city-states

• They fought as warriors on the front line

What happened if a neighbouring ruler refused to join the Aztec Empire after 20 days?

• The Aztecs ignored them

• They were invited to negotiate again

• They were rewarded for their independence

• The Aztecs declared war on them

Which of the following best describes the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan?

• A mountain fortress with no access to water

• A desert outpost with few inhabitants

• A small village surrounded by forests

• A floating city built on a lake with impressive temples and markets

How did the Aztecs use tribute collected from conquered peoples?

• To support the emperor, build temples, and fund public projects

• To give away to neighboring empires

• To pay for European goods and technology

• To bury in secret locations for future generations

What was a key feature of Aztec religious ceremonies?

• Fasting for several months

• Reading sacred texts aloud

• Silent meditation in the forests

• Human sacrifices performed to honor the gods

What was the primary purpose of the Aztec religion?

• To conquer neighbouring tribes

• To understand their physical world and the concepts of life and death

• To establish a monetary system

• To develop advanced weaponry

The Aztecs believed their world, called Tlaltipac, was shaped like a:

• Square

• Sphere

• Disk

• Pyramid