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Aztec Mythology Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the name of the capital city established by the Aztec civilization.

a)

Mexico City

b)

Tenochtitlán

c)

Guadalajara

d)

Puebla

2.

Which language was universally spoken by the various tribes within the Aztec civilization?

a)

Mayan

b)

Nahuatl

c)

Inca

d)

Aztec

3.

Identify the deity associated with the underworld and the afterlife in Aztec mythology.

a)

Huehuecoyotl

b)

Citlalicue

c)

Chalchiuhtlicue

d)

Michlantecuhtl

4.

He is credited with the creation of humanity and is symbolized by a feathered serpent in Mesoamerican mythology.

a)

Quetzalcoatl

b)

Huitzilopochtli

c)

Xipe Totec

d)

Tlaloc

5.

Identify the deity associated with knowledge and creation in Mesoamerican mythology.

a)

Quetzalcoatl

b)

Huitzilopochtli

c)

Xipe Totec

d)

Tlaloc

6.

Identify the deity associated with both the sun and warfare in Aztec mythology.

a)

Quetzalcoatl

b)

Huitzilopochtli

c)

Xipe Totec

d)

Tlaloc

7.

Identify the deity associated with rain in Aztec mythology.

a)

Quetzalcoatl

b)

Huitzilopochtli

c)

Xipe Totec

d)

Tlaloc

8.

In the context of Aztec religious practices, what ritualistic action was deemed necessary to venerate deities and ward off malevolent forces?

a)

pray

b)

attend ceremonies

c)

human sacrifices

d)

give the emperor food

9.

Who were the Aztecs, a civilization known for their significant impact on Mesoamerican history?

¿Quiénes eran los Aztecas, una civilización conocida por su impacto significativo en la historia mesoamericana?

a)

Llama herders

Pastores de llamas

b)

Fierce warriors

Guerreros feroces

c)

Skilled swimmers

Nadadores habilidosos

10.

What is the modern-day location of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan?

¿Cuál es la ubicación actual de la antigua ciudad de Tenochtitlan?

a)

Guatemala

b)

Canada

c)

Mexico City

La Ciudad de México

11.

The majority of the Aztec population was part of this social class.

La mayoría de la población azteca pertenecía a esta clase social.

a)

Emperors

Emperadores

b)

Priests

Sacerdotes

c)

Commoners

Plebeyos

12.

In Aztec society, who held the highest authority and wielded the most power?

En la sociedad azteca, ¿quién tenía la máxima autoridad y ejercía el mayor poder?

a)

Emperor

El emperador

b)

Priests

Los sacerdotes

c)

Warriors

Los guerreros

13.

The Aztec civilization was characterized by the worship of numerous deities, indicating that they were…

La civilización azteca se caracterizaba por la adoración de numerosas deidades, lo que indica que eran…

a)

Monotheistic

Monoteístas

b)

Polytheistic

Politeístas

c)

Muslim

Musulmanes

14.

What was a significant motivation for the Aztecs to engage in frequent warfare?

¿Cuál fue una motivación significativa para que los aztecas se involucraran en guerras frecuentes?

a)

They needed prisoners for sacrifices.

Necesitaban prisioneras para sacrificios

b)

They believed the gods enjoyed seeing fights.

Creían que los dioses se gozaban viendo peleas

c)

The Spanish would appreciate their sacrifices.

Los españoles apreciarían sus sacrificios.

15.

According to the Aztec Creation myth, how many distinct worlds have existed?

a)

One

b)

Twenty

c)

Ten

d)

Five

16.

In the Aztec cosmogony, which of the following is not a method by which a previous iteration of the world was annihilated?

a)

Fire

b)

Buried alive

c)

Drowned in tears of blood

d)

Turned into apes because of being ungrateful

17.

What is a fundamental principle of Aztec civilization?

a)

Individual achievement, even when violence is required

b)

Peace and harmony, even when it leads to war and destruction

c)

Food and merriment due to how short life is

d)

Collective achievement for the greater good of the earth and the environment

18.

According to the myth of Quetzalcoatl, which personal attribute is esteemed by the Aztecs?

a)

Bravery

b)

Self-Sacrifice

c)

Perfection

d)

Strength

19.

Which Aztec deity represents the inherent temptations associated with human nature?

a)

Montezuma

b)

Quetzalcoatl

c)

Tezcatlipoca

d)

Tula

20.

Which of the following have significantly shaped contemporary understandings of Aztec mythologies?

a)

Greek myths

b)

Toltec myths

c)

Catholic missionaries

d)

Aztec culture

21.

Which mythological narrative shares the most similar plot structure with the Aztec legend of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl?

a)

Hercules

b)

Cowheard and Weaver Girl

c)

Bao Chu

d)

Antigone

22.

Which of these is not a result of ancient Aztec mythology on Mexican culture today?

a)

Influences modern media

b)

Influences current Mexican folklore

c)

Influences modern holidays

d)

Influences foreign policy