Cards in this guide (12)
What was the Aztec empire based on
How did the Olmec and Maya civilizations differ in their influences on the Aztec civilization
The Maya influence was more direct than that of the Olmecs
because the Maya civilization thrived only a few hundred years
before the Aztecs.
Why did most of the people the Aztecs conquered agree to give the Aztecs valuable goods as tribute
The Aztecs enslaved those peoples who refused to pay them
tribute.
What was one of the main uses of the tributes the Aztecs demanded from conquered peoples
The tributes supported many Aztec leaders, including priests and
government officials.
What was one strategy the Aztecs used to expand their empire
They entered into military alliances with neighboring
societies.
What actions is most similar to the Aztec practice of creating codices
A historian records the dates and outcomes of important
battles.
What was one difference between the role of the king and that of the nobles in Aztec society
The king could decide to go to war, while the nobles could
not.
What actions is most similar to city-planning techniques developed by the Aztecs
A university designs a new building to ensure that astronomers
will be able to easily observe the night sky.
Why did the Aztecs construct enormous temples in their capital city of Tenochtitlán
Which of these statements describes the economy that emerged within Aztec cities
Residents with an abundance of one product traded it for other
products.
How did Moctezuma I's treatment of the Aztecs' allies strengthen his empire
APEX: By dividing conquered lands and wealth fairly among his allies, Moctezuma I retained their loyalty.
Moctezuma I's armies patrolled the trade routes of the Aztec Empire and kept them safe. What effect did this have on the empire
It increased Aztec wealth by allowing merchants to freely travel across the empire.
