Aztec Modifications
1. These connected the Aztec island city to the lakeshore
A. Causeways
6. How did the Aztecs expand their empire?
Conquest
11. Strong government, powerful military, people are safe, alliances with other nations.
Political Success
16. What is one thing that makes a source more reliable?
Expert author, multiple perspectives, corroboration
2. These brought fresh water to the city from the mountains
Aqueducts
7. A. Were the Aztecs polytheistic (worshipped multiple gods) or monotheistic (worshipped one god)?
B. What is one way the Aztecs honored their god or gods
A. Polytheistic (multiple gods)
B. Human sacrifice
12. Trading happens: abundance of resources, wealth, public services are provided
Economic success
17. What is one thing that makes a source less reliable?
Bias, agenda, exaggerated claims
3. These allowed the Aztecs to travel within their island city
Canals
8. Name and describe the Aztec island city
Tenochtitlan sat in the middle of Lake Texcoco, surrounded by mountains. The island was swampy, and the water around it made it easy to move goods. The land around the lake was fertile.
13. Education, entertainment, healthcare, bonded by culture, traditions, and religion.
Social Success
18. True or False, a primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source
FALSE
4. These would float on the lake surface and helped provide the Aztecs with a food surplus
Chinampas
9. The Aztec Social Classes were:
A. ___________, they lived in big houses, ate great food, owned slaves and were sometimes government officials
B. ____________, they lived simply as farmers or homemakers mostly.
A. Nobles
B. Commoners
14. Temples = What category of success
Social (religion)
19. Ana, Nate, Reginald and Mr. Evans tell you there will be a BIG test in November.
Mr. Cassini tells you it will be in December.
Who's more reliable and why?
Leo, Nate, Reginald and Mr. Evans. That information is corroborated by multiple sources.
5. These were all around the central plaza of the Aztecs' island city. They served religious purposes.
Temples
10. A. The Aztecs had an Absolute Monarchy. What does that term mean?
B. What was tribute?
A. The king has unlimited, unchecked power
B. Regular payment of valuable goods sent to the Aztec king
15. If you had to assign TWO categories of success to Chinampas, what would they be?
Economic (food surplus)
Political (All that food helped the military conquer)
20. Reginald was in the fight in the cafeteria, and Mr. Hernandez interviewed 5 other witnesses and wrote a report. Who's more reliable? Reginald or the Report?
Why?!?!
The report includes multiple perspectives, and Reginald may be biased or at least can only give you HIS perspective.