Aztec Society and Culture Insights

The video explores the collapse of the Aztec empire, focusing on the Cocoliztli epidemic that decimated the population. Recent research attributes the epidemic to Salmonella enterica, possibly introduced by Europeans. The video also highlights Aztec cultural contributions, including their unique calendar, educational system, and the introduction of chocolate to the world.

What was one of the main theories about the cause of the Aztec Empire's collapse?

• A civil war

• A mysterious epidemic

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

What were some of the symptoms of the Cocoliztli epidemic?

• Severe headaches

• Rashes and itching

• Uncontrollable vomiting and bleeding

• Fever and chills

Which bacterium was identified as a possible cause of the Cocoliztli epidemic?

• Vibrio cholerae

• Salmonella enterica

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Escherichia coli

What is one theory about how Salmonella enterica reached the Aztecs?

• As a gift from the Europeans

• From local wildlife

• Through trade with Asia

• Through contaminated crops

What was the original name the Aztecs called themselves?

• Tenochtitlan

• Aztlán

• Mexico

• Huitzilopochtli

What unique feature did the Aztec calendar have?

• It was lunar-based

• It included five unlucky days

• It was based on the Mayan calendar

• It had 13 months

How could Aztec slaves potentially gain their freedom?

• By buying their freedom

• By serving in the military

• By marrying a noble

• By winning a ball game

What was the punishment for adultery in Aztec society?

• Exile

• Fines

• Death

• Imprisonment

What was the Aztec capital city known for?

• Being the largest city in the world

• Having a unique floating garden system

• Being located in the middle of a lake

• Having the first public library

How did the Aztecs contribute to the world of chocolate?

• They created the first chocolate factory

• They introduced chocolate to the Spanish

• They invented chocolate bars

• They used chocolate as currency