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WorksheetsAztec + Inca Empire Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which 3 city-states make up the Triple Alliance that is the Aztec Empire?
Tlacopan
Teotihuacan
Tenochtitlan
Texcoco
Tikal
Which of the following is true about the Aztec origins?
They were always a violent tribe
They started out as farmers
They were a mythical race
They had to hire themselves out as warriors
All of the following were reasons why the Aztec Empire rose to power, EXCEPT?
Skilled in warfare and fighting
created alliances & partnerships
Relied on Spanish assistance
forced conquered to pay tribute
Controlled a huge trade network
Which was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Teotihuacan
Texcoco
Tenochtitlan
Tlacopan
Which descriptions of the capital is true?
built on an island in the middle of a lake
it was found in the north Mexican desert
It was at the top of the Andes mountains
It was dirty, crowded, and full of disease
Had huge temples, markets, clean streets, and palaces
These were raised roads across water or wet ground so people could access the city
Chinampa
Causeway
Aqueduct
Quipu
These were stone canals to bring water to the city and floating gardens to grow food
Chinampa
Causeway
Aqueduct
Quipu
These were floating gardens to grow a variety of crops
Chinampa
Causeway
Aqueduct
Quipu
Who was La Malinche?
She was a slave sold to Hernan Cortes
She was an Aztec princess kidnapped by Cortes
She was sent to assassinate Hernan Cortes
She became Cortes' mistress and translator
What was the encounter like between Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes?
Moctezuma thought Cortes was a god
Moctezuma wanted to kill Cortes
Cortes admired and respected Moctezuma
Moctezuma gave Cortes gold
What eventually happened to Moctezuma II?
He was kidnapped by Cortes and killed
He was sent to Spain as a slave
He escaped and led a rebellion against Cortes
All of the following answers are correct
How did Cortes use alliances to defeat the Aztecs?
Cortes partnered with rival tribes that hated the Aztecs
Cortes made allies with Aztecs who betrayed Moctezuma
Cortes made allies with conquistadors from Portugal
Cortes made allies with the Inca civilization
Which superior weaponry did the Spaniards have that led to Aztec defeat?
Swords
Armor
Cannons
Horses
How did Cortes use Geography to defeat the Aztecs?
He cut off access to the city of Tenochtitlan
He used a special map to trick the Aztec warriors
The Aztecs were cut off from water and food supplies
The Aztecs fell for a trap using their causeways
Which deadly diseases did the Spanish bring to the Aztecs?
Influenza
Smallpox
The Black Plague
All of these are true
Where was the Inca empire located?
Modern-day Mexico
Eastern Brazil
The Andes Mountains
Northwest Venezuela
Which modern countries were part of the Inca Empire?
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Argentina
Chile
Which of the following is true about the Inca's origins?
Founded by Manco Capac in the 12th Century
Created a triple alliance with two other cities
Capital of the empire established in Qosqo
They were descended from the god of the sun
What is true about the Inca's government system?
Conquered people forced to pay tribute
Conquered people were added to the empire
Newcomers were encouraged to keep their customs
All of the following answers are correct
This is the name of the Inca's socialist/centrally planned economic system
Allyu
Ayni
Minka
Mita
These were projects that helped the entire community like building farming terraces or cleaning water canals
Allyu
Ayni
Minka
Mita
These were projects helping an individual in need, like taking care of someone sick or repairing a broken home
Allyu
Ayni
Minka
Mita
These were direct taxes to the Inca government: crops, animals, or labor.
Allyu
Ayni
Minka
Mita
What was the language spoken in the Inca Empire?
Nahuatl
Quechua
Shoshone
Mapuche
Which of the following is true about Runa Simi?
It was the standard version of Quechua
It was used by the poorest members of the Inca
It was the standard version of Nahuatl
It was used for the various cultures to communicate
It was the standard version of Mapuche
What was the purpose of the talking knots or quipu?
It was the Inca's written language
It was to record numerical data like food records
It was a part of the human sacrifice ritual
All of the following answers are true
Which is true about the Inca Religion?
It was polytheistic; worshipped many gods
The most important god was Inti, the sun god
It was monotheistic; worshipped one god
They practiced Capacocha (human sacrifice)
It was a very peaceful religion about sharing
Which of the following is true of the Inca Capacocha?
It was an offering to help prevent natural disasters
It was to offer blood and hearts to their sun god
The sacrifices would typically be children
The sacrificed would be drugged
The sacrificed would be beheaded
Which of the following were resources farmed by the Inca?
Fish and Shellfish
Tomatoes and Pork
Beans and Squash
Maize, Potatoes, and Quinoa
Llamas and Alpacas
Which is true about Inca Roads?
It was known as the Royal Highway
It borrowed from Spanish technology
It expanded 25 thousand miles long
It was the longest road system in the world
Which is true about Inca Stonemasonry
It used mortar and cement
It did not use mortar
Stones were cut and stacked
Borrowed technology from the Spanish
All of the following answers are true
Which areas of art did the Incas specialize?
Ceramics
Textiles
Metallurgy
All of these are true
The most important social group in Aztec society
Calpolli
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
Also known as the macehualtin, this was the largest group in Aztec society which did most of the labor.
Slaves
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
This social group was made up of conquered peoples or those who had serious crimes like debt or gambling.
Slaves
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
Also known as tolteca, this class often worked in specialized large-scale workshops, including: carpenters, potters, stonemasons, metal workers, weavers, feather workers and
scribes.
Calpolli
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
Also known as pipiltin, this class were identified by their appearance as they exclusively wore prized feather garments. Owners of private land, they were wealthy thanks to tribute from their tenants and serfs.
Calpolli
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
Also known as tlamacazqui, this class was in charge of rituals, astronomy, medicine, prophecy, and dreams.
Calpolli
Artisans & Traders
Farmers
Priests
Nobles
Which of the following is true about Education in Aztec Society?
Education determined a person's future social position
Both genders were trained in military skills
Both genders would learn dancing, speaking, and singing
Noble children received a special education
Only men were taught religious ceremonies
Which of the following is true about Aztec Marriage?
Typically married in late teen or early 20s
You could marry into a different social class
Marriages were a four day ceremony
Women tended the home but still had rights
Males were allowed to have other wives
According to the Guns, Germs, and Steel theory, why were the Europeans able to conquer Latin America?
Europe's geography allowed information to travel faster
Europeans had immunity to diseases
Europeans are naturally superior to other races
They were able to domesticate a variety of animals
They had access to advanced steel weapons
