Cards in this guide (23)
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.
Are Roman Catholics Catholic
They would profess them selves to be followers of
Catholicism.
What was one strategy the Aztecs used to expand their empire
They entered into military alliances with neighboring
societies.
What terms is used to describe the Inca Empire's unique economy
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.
Which Inca social class enjoyed the most rights privileges and power
Which medieval European ruler instituted a national tax system in England and strengthened political and economic ties between England and France
Why did the Aztecs construct enormous temples in their capital city of Tenochtitlán
Which situation best illustrates the influence of Islam in Arabia
. An adherent makes a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Which of these statements describes the economy that emerged within Aztec cities
Residents with an abundance of one product traded it for other
products.
Which of these exchanges would be considered tribute
A conquered nation gives the conquering nation slaves and luxury
goods in exchange for peace.
Which of the following statements accurately describes a similarity between the Inca leaders Pachacuti and Huayna Capac
Both invested in developing roads throughout the Inca
Empire.
Which of these statements expresses one of the reasons the Inca tracked the movements of the planets and the stars
The knowledge was central to their religion.
What was the official title given to supremely powerful leaders who were at the top of the Inca Empire's political and social class system
Which of the following describes a difference between Pachacuti and Huayna Capac
Pachacuti ruled over a small empire, while Huayna Capac ruled
over a larger one.
What type of religion was practiced throughout the Inca Empire
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.
A major difference between Japanese samurai and European knights during the middle ages is that only knights
received salaries in payment for their service
