WorksheetsForeign Invaders
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 40mins
What can the reader infer about the relationship between the cities in the Triple Alliance?
They were all equal in power and shared leadership equally.
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They worked together peacefully but competed for power.
They formed an alliance mainly to defeat other nearby cities.
They joined together to avoid being attacked by Tenochtitlán.
What can the reader infer about Moctezuma I’s leadership style?
He preferred peace and avoided conflict whenever possible.
He expanded the empire through both negotiating and war.
He let the city council make most decisions for the empire.
He only cared about collecting gold from other groups.
What can the reader infer about Aztec society from the description of warriors?
Warriors fought mainly to protect their families from enemies.
The Aztec rewarded bravery in battle with higher social status.
Only nobles were allowed to fight in wars.
Aztec citizens did not value military service.
What can the reader infer about the conquered city-states within the Aztec Empire?
They were happy to pay tribute to the Aztec because it made them stronger.
They disliked the Aztec because they were forced to give up valuable goods.
They willingly joined the Aztec Empire to gain more land and wealth.
They depended on the Aztec for protection from other enemies.
What can the reader infer about why the Aztec held “flower wars”?
They were forced to fight because of constant attacks from enemies.
They wanted to make peace with neighboring groups.
They needed more land for farming and trade.
They wanted to honor their gods by showing bravery in battle.
What can the reader infer about why some Aztec city-states helped Cortés instead of fighting him?
They wanted to explore new lands with the Spanish
They were afraid the Spanish would destroy their cities.
They hoped that by helping Cortés, they could gain freedom from Aztec rule.
They wanted to learn more about European weapons and horses.
What can the reader infer about Cortés’s true intentions when meeting Moctezuma II?
He was friendly at first but secretly planned to take control of the empire.
He was impressed by the Aztec’s power and decided to leave peacefully.
He wanted to trade goods and form a lasting friendship.
He planned to learn about the Aztec and share European culture.
What can the reader infer about the Aztec warrior who carried this shield?
He probably created the shield himself.
He used the shield only during peaceful ceremonies.
He was a simple farmer who joined the army.
He was part of a respected group of elite soldiers.
