NEW
Font size
WorksheetsSS8 - Ch. 8 For the Good of the People
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
The features listed could best be used to support the conclusion that Aztec society...
was based on a hierarchical social structure
was highly organized and democratic
valued the wants of the individual over needs of the state
encouraged the concept of equality among all citizens
Which could best be used to create a Feature 5, supporting the same position as the other 4?
Aztec economy was based on a system of trading and barter.
Aztecs think obedience to superiors preserves the social order.
Aztec slaves could own property and had rights protected.
Punishment in Aztec courts was often the death sentence.
Medieval society in Europe and the Aztecs in Mexico were most similar in that both societies...
believed that all citizens should receive an education
were centered around one major city
gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions
encouraged citizens to improve their social status
Which of the following facts about features in Aztec society applied only to the nobility?
Education was important to be citizens in this class.
Leaders (priests and gov't officials) came from this class.
The legal system and rights of others had to be respected.
Obedience to superiors is enforced, to preserve social order.
The main goal of education in Aztec society was to...
create loyal citizens to strengthen the state
allow citizens to explore interests and use their talents
teach children about other cultures and civilizations
encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers
What INFERENCE can be made about the values of the Spanish and the Aztecs from the information?
Neither society felt education was necessary for the poor.
Both societies believed that wealth provided privileges.
The Aztecs believed that quality of life depended on wealth.
The Spanish believed that quality of life depended on wealth.
Who were artisans?
strong warriors
Emperor's helpers
skilled craft workers
all of the above
If a warrior captured 4 prisoners, what would happen?
he could become a spy
get a lot of money
be able to apply for a higher class
be considered very powerful
Farmers were also skilled at
hunting
fishing
selling food
hunting and fishing
Merchants also acted as...
spies
farmers
teachers
spies and farmers
