Question 1

What were chinampas used for in the Aztec civilization?

Accepted Answer

They were used for agriculture.

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They were used for trade.

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They were used for transportation.

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They were used for housing.

Question 2

What was a key factor that led to the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs?

Accepted Answer

Disease brought by the Spanish.

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Superior weapons technology.

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The use of horses.

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Alliances with other tribes.

Question 3

Which social class held the highest status in Aztec society?

Accepted Answer

The emperor.

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Farmers

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Warriors

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Merchants

Question 4

What does the word 'tribute' refer to in the context of the Aztec empire?

Accepted Answer

Goods or services paid by conquered peoples.

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A ceremonial offering to the gods.

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A type of military service.

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A tax paid by merchants.

Question 5

What was the role of the warrior in Aztec society?

Accepted Answer

To serve as elite soldiers and protect the empire.

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To farm the land.

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To lead religious ceremonies.

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To manage trade routes.

Question 6

Which factor was NOT a reason for Spain's desire to expand its empire?

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Maintaining peace with other nations.

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Gaining wealth from new territories.

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Spreading Christianity.

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Establishing political power.

Question 7

What role did aqueducts play in Aztec society?

Accepted Answer

They transported water to cities and crops.

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They provided defense against invasions.

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They were used for trade.

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They served as transportation routes.

Question 8

Who was Hernán Cortés?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.

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A famous merchant.

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An Aztec emperor.

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A Native American leader.

Question 9

What is the term for the Spanish system that allowed colonists to extract labor from indigenous peoples?

Accepted Answer

Encomienda system.

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Repartimiento system.

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Mita system.

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Tributary system.

Question 10

What was one significant impact of isolation during the Edo period on Japan?

Accepted Answer

it led to cultural stagnation and limited technological development.

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It improved agricultural techniques.

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It increased military power.

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It encouraged massive trade with Europe.

Question 11

What led to the decline of the Muslim presence in Spain?

Accepted Answer

The Reconquista by Catholic monarchs

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The rise of the Aztec Empire

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The introduction of democracy

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Trade with other nations

Question 12

What role did warriors play in Aztec society?

Accepted Answer

They were highly respected and key in expansion

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They only served in defense

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They had no political power

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They were a low-status class

Question 13

What was compulsory military service in the Aztec society?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory service for all able-bodied men

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It was a form of punishment

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It was voluntary

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It applied only to nobles

Question 14

How did the Spanish worldview influence their expansion efforts?

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They believed in spreading Christianity and their culture.

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They aimed to develop agricultural colonies solely.

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They sought to find new trade routes only.

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They hoped to escape European conflicts.

Question 15

What was the main function of the encomienda system set up by the Spanish?

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To control and exploit indigenous labor and resources.

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To create a democratic government.

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To promote trade with local merchants.

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To establish schools for indigenous peoples.