Aztec and Inca Empires Answers

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What is depicted in the image above?

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A
the history of how the Aztec people won their land
B
the capital whose founding is an essential part of mythology
C
the hardships the Aztecs have had to endure
D
the founding of the capital of the Inca empire
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Which of the following describes the symbolism of the tunic above?

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The four-part motif may refer to the Land of the Four Quarters.
B
The checkerboard patterns are thought to designate military officers and royal escorts.
C
The colors and patterns appear to have been standardized like uniforms.
D
all of the above
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Who is located in the center of the image above?

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A
Moctezuma
B
Xiuhtecuhtli
C
Tenochtitlan
D
Quetzal
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How did the Aztec people decide where to settle?

A
They had seen an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus.
B
They asked the gods.
C
They followed a map passed down from ancestors.
D
The wandered until they found an ample supply of water.
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How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?

A
Aztec pyramids were built as castles for the kings.
B
Aztec pyramids were built by the king to commemorate the queen that died.
C
Aztec pyramids were built for the living so that they could worship their deities and to offer human sacrifices.
D
Aztec pyramids were made of wood rather than stone.
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The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.

A
power
B
monetary value
C
religious and symbolic value
D
color
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What is located in each corner of the page above?

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A
the gods of sun, rain, fire, and water
B
the four evil spirits to avoid
C
deities who could see everyone’s thoughts and deeds
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What is this headdress made from?

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A
eagle feathers
B
quetzal bird feathers
C
ostrich feathers
D
cactus wren feathers
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What does a silver or white llama symbolize in the Inca culture?

A
purity
B
the Inca ruler
C
victory
D
the Inca gods
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What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture?

A
used as decorative clothing
B
used to identify a person’s profession
C
indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank
D
used for rituals
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What is the name of the piece above?

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The Founding of Tenochtitlan
B
The Founding of Tenotinan
C
The Founding of Tenochian
D
The Founding of Quetzal

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