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Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 52mins
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
A sign of something that is going to happen
myth
legend
omen
fable
units of organization in Aztec society
calipoli
hierarchy
chinimpas
codex
a brilliantly coloured bird that lives in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
parrot
chickadee
quetzal
eagle
schools for nobles
telepochcalli
calmecac
calpolli
quetzal
schools for commoners
telpochalli
calmecac
quetzal
calpolli
True or False? Conscription is voluntary military service
True
False
Pictures or symbols used in writing
codex
glyphs
letters
digits
Aztec social structure resembled most First Nations north of the Rio Grande river.
True
False
The Aztec emperor was given the title of "Great Speaker."
True
False
For the Aztecs, paying taxes was one of the most important responsibilities of citizenship.
True
Fals
Farmers were expected to donate a certain number of hours of labour to working on state projects
True
False
The feathers of quetzal bird were considered sacred.
True
False
Feathers would obtained by the Aztecs as a form of tribute from conquered tribes
True
False
The Aztec considered body adornment and symbols of wealth to be selfish.
True
False
An Aztec warrior who took four enemies prisoner in battle immediately became eligible for membership in a higher social status.
True
False
A commoner who was a warrior had the chance to become a noble in Aztec society.
True
False
Children were pampered until age 5 in Aztec society.
True
False
All schooling was free in Aztec society.
True
False
The aim of discipline in Aztec society was turn to children into citizens with "soft hearts and stone faces."
True
False
Music was not an important aspect of Aztec religion.
True
False
Aztec women had very little political power.
True
False
The Aztec did not value education for girls.
True
False
At what age did most Aztec girls get married?
13
14
15
16
The motto associated with the Canadian government is
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
liberty, equality, fraternity
peace, order, good governance
strength, courage, wisdom
The Aztec legal system served to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens to be behest and obedient.
True
False
In Aztec society, the law judged nobles in the same way as commoners.
True
False
Slaves had no rights in Aztec society.
True
False
A slave was allowed to escape to the emperor's palace to win their freedom.
True
False
It was shameful to be considered a slave in Aztec society.
True
False
Children born to slaves were slaves as well.
True
False
Before 711, Spain was primarily a Christian country.
True
False
In 711, a weak Spain was invaded by a _________________ force led by Tariq iBn-Zayid that led to many Spaniards converting to Islam.
Christian
Muslim
Portugal
Catholic
For 500 years, Spain was part of a vast Arab Islamic world. Muslim influence was displayed through
(check all that apply)
Construction of mosques
Centres of Learning
Religious tolerance
Art, architecture, and music
The area of jurisdiction of Islamic rulers is called a
State
Province
Caliphate
Principalities
In the early 1000s, weak Muslim rule had led to several independent ______________________ which allowed the area of Christian-controlled Spain to expand.
Provinces
States
Caliphates
Principalities
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were the Catholic Monarchs that sought to unite Spain under one religion. They took over the Spanish Inquisition from the Church.
True
False
The period from 1480-1800 where Muslims and Jews were either converted to Christianity or exiled, and those who were found guilty, were either tortured or killed, is known as
the Spanish Inquisition
the Spanish Reconquista
the Christian Conversion
the Great Expulsion
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella supported Columbus because they believed they had a religious duty to convert as many people to the Catholic religion as they could outside of Spain.
True
False
Someone who had the authority to teach and convert people to Catholicism is a _______________________. These people often went on voyages with explorers to convert non-Catholics into Catholics.
conquistador
explorer
missionary
crusader
A key motivation for European explorers and monarchs for imperialism was to find gold and silver to
become wealthy themselves.
support their economy.
buy natural resources they lacked.
pay for wars against hostile forces.
all other answers.
After falling on hard times, many _________________ went to America to seek fortunes because their sense of pride did not allow them to take any job.
nobles
hidalgos
Columbians
explorers
El Cid was a Christian knight that became a Spanish hero mostly because he was
an ideal knight
a hidalgo.
a successful missionary
a Catholic monarch.
Military success, loyalty, fairness, and faith in God, were aspects of the
code of chivalry
code of imperialism
El Cid training
Spanish worldview
What was the capital of the Aztec empire?
Tenochan
Tenochtitlan
Miamoi
Mexico city
Tenochtitlan's location protected it from ______________.
attacks
weather
roads
noise
Chinampas are ____________________.
artificial islands
natural islands
crops
artificial waterways
The Aztecs were a society of fierce ____________.
warriors
dentists
fishermen
carpenters
The Aztecs found a swampy ______________ in the Middle of Lake ________________ as a location for their capital city.
ocean, Texcoco
island, Texcoco
peninsula, Tenochitlan
river, Yucatan
True or False: There were two Aztec calendars: a solar calendar and a sacred calendar.
True
False
True or False: Temples were constructed in the shape of a pyramid because the shape resembled a mountain.
True
False
Which of the following best tells why the Aztecs built temples in the shape of a pyramid?
Pyramids were easy to construct because stones could be cut and stacked one on top of the other.
The gods told the Aztecs to build their temples in the shape of a pyramid.
The Ancient Egyptians built pyramids. Aztec explorers who had visited the Egyptians brought back the idea.
Pyramids resembled mountains in shape. By climbing to the top of a pyramid, a person would be physically closer to sky, where the gods lived.
Which is true about Aztec beliefs? Choose all that are correct.
The Aztecs carved idols to represent the gods.
Gods could express pleasure or disapproval.
All gods had equal powers.
The gods controlled every aspect of their lives.
True or False: Even though the Aztecs were excellent farmers, they could not produce everything they wanted.
False
True
True or False: The Aztecs firmly believed that the individual was much more important than the group.
True
False
True or False: During their long trek to find a homeland, the Aztecs were involved in conflicts with other peoples.
True
False
True or False: Tezcatlipoca was the most powerful Aztec god and was known as the God of Daylight.
True
False
The Aztecs believed that human sacrifices were necessary because:
they believed that human blood served as nourishment for the gods.
it was a way of getting rid of slaves once they reached old age.
it was a way to prevent the population from getting too large.
it was the best way of making neighbouring peoples fearful of the Aztecs.
True or False: To make sure they had plenty of clean drinking water even in times of drought, the Aztecs built aqueducts.
True
False
These type of beans were used as currency in Aztec culture:
Lima
Green
Cocoa
Soy
Black
European countries took resources from their territories to expand their economies. Something similar that the Aztecs did was:
destroy cities of conquered peoples.
collect art work and house them in museums.
force conquered peoples to pay tribute.
assimilate conquered peoples.
Which of the following are characteristics shared by the Aztecs and the Europeans during the Renaissance? Choose all that apply.
imperialism
the importance of religion
expansionism
system of telling time
belief in individualism
True or False: There was a time when the Aztec empire covered almost all of present day Mexico.
True
False
