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SS8 - Ch. 8 For the Good of the People

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

The features listed could best be used to support the conclusion that Aztec society...

a)

was based on a hierarchical social structure

b)

was highly organized and democratic

c)

valued the wants of the individual over needs of the state

d)

encouraged the concept of equality among all citizens

2.

Which could best be used to create a Feature 5, supporting the same position as the other 4?

a)

Aztec economy was based on a system of trading and barter.

b)

Aztecs think obedience to superiors preserves the social order.

c)

Aztec slaves could own property and had rights protected.

d)

Punishment in Aztec courts was often the death sentence.

3.

Medieval society in Europe and the Aztecs in Mexico were most similar in that both societies...

a)

believed that all citizens should receive an education

b)

were centered around one major city

c)

gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions

d)

encouraged citizens to improve their social status

4.

Which of the following facts about features in Aztec society applied only to the nobility?

a)

Education was important to be citizens in this class.

b)

Leaders (priests and gov't officials) came from this class.

c)

The legal system and rights of others had to be respected.

d)

Obedience to superiors is enforced, to preserve social order.

5.

The main goal of education in Aztec society was to...

a)

create loyal citizens to strengthen the state

b)

allow citizens to explore interests and use their talents

c)

teach children about other cultures and civilizations

d)

encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers

6.

What INFERENCE can be made about the values of the Spanish and the Aztecs from the information?

a)

Neither society felt education was necessary for the poor.

b)

Both societies believed that wealth provided privileges.

c)

The Aztecs believed that quality of life depended on wealth.

d)

The Spanish believed that quality of life depended on wealth.

7.

Who were artisans?

a)

strong warriors

b)

Emperor's helpers

c)

skilled craft workers

d)

all of the above

8.

If a warrior captured 4 prisoners, what would happen?

a)

he could become a spy

b)

get a lot of money

c)

be able to apply for a higher class

d)

be considered very powerful

9.

Farmers were also skilled at

a)

hunting

b)

fishing

c)

selling food

d)

hunting and fishing

10.

Merchants also acted as...

a)

spies

b)

farmers

c)

teachers

d)

spies and farmers