The Aztec and the Spanish Unit Test

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1 The Aztec and the Spanish Unit Test ) Where on the map is the Aztec Empire located? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 2) Where on the map is Spain located? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5

2 Artifact #1 Artifact #2 3) Which of these artifacts represents the Aztec religion? a) Artifact #1 b) Artifact #2 4) Which of these artifacts represents the Spanish religion? a) Artifact #1 b) Artifact #2 5) Which of the following best reflects the Aztec religion? a) Pope is a representation of God on earth. b) Monotheism belief in one god. c) Jesus is the son of God d) Polytheism belief in many gods

3 6) The image shows a human sacrifice. Why did the Aztec perform human sacrifices? a) Punishment b) Religion c) Wealth d) Trade 7) Why did the Aztec s believe their capital city of Tenochititlan was at the center of the universe? a) Because the Catholic church told them it was the center. b) Because the Spanish told them it was the center. c) They believed other people were better/ more important. d) They believed that they were better/ more important then other people.

4 The Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was built on an island. The island did not have a lot of farmland. This picture shows how the Aztecs solved the problem of not having enough farmland. 8) How did the Aztecs solve the problem of not having enough farmland? a) Built chinampa (floating islands) to make more farmland. b) Moved their city to an area with more farmland. c) They became fishermen instead of farmers. d) Had other tribes grow their food for them.

5 9) In the Aztec social hierarchy who is at the top? a) Merchants b) Emperor c) Fisherman d) Women 10)In the Aztec social hierarchy soldiers have a higher social status then; a) Priests b) Artisans c) Farmers d) Nobility

6 Islam is a religion. A Muslim is someone who practices that religion. Judaism is a religion. A Jewish person is someone who practices that religion. From 711 to 1492 Spain was known as Al-Andalus. 11) What religion dominated al-andalus Spain? a) Islam b) Christianity c) Judaism d) Polytheism, the believe in many gods.

7 12) Compared to al-andalus, Christian Spain was more... a) Tolerant, accepting of other religions b) Intolerant, not accepting of other religions c) Diverse, many religions d) Open-minded, listened to the ideas of other cultures 13) The Reconquista was a long period of war in Spain. Which two religious groups fought against each other during the Reconquista? a) Christianity vs. Aztec b) Islam vs. Judaism c) Christianity vs. Islam d) Aztec vs. Islam 14)The Spanish Inquisition happened after Christians reclaimed Spain from the Muslims. What was the policy of the Spanish government towards religion during the Spanish Inquisition? a) They wanted to convert everyone to Islam b) They wanted everyone to choose their own religion. c) They wanted to convert Muslims and Jews to Christianity. d) They wanted to convert everyone to Judaism.

8 !!!! 15)The reason the Spanish desired gold was because they were bankrupt (out of money). What is the cause of the Spanish going bankrupt? a) Exploring the West b) Buying farmland c) War with the Aztec d) Reconquista The Spanish wanted to convert as many people as possible to Christianity. One of the reasons they sent Columbus to the West was because he promised there would be millions of Indigenous people to convert to the Catholic religion. 16) What element of Spanish worldview does this describe? a) Geography b) Economy c) Beliefs d) Time

9 Hernan Cortes as a Hero Hernan Cortes as a Villain Both of these paintings show the Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes, who led the Spanish expedition against the Aztecs. Due to his actions some people view Cortes as a hero who helped Spain expand and get rich. However, others view him as a villain. 17) Why might some people think Hernan Cortes was a villain? a) He killed many Spanish soldiers. b) He kept all the gold he found in the Aztec empire for himself. c) He failed to conquer the Aztecs, which made the Spanish angry. d) He conquered the Aztecs and treated them very badly, enslaving and killing many of them.

10 War Club Spear Sword Gun 18)Which of the following was a military advantage of the Spanish? a) Spears b) Guns c) War Club d) Manpower (had more people) 19) Which of the following was a military advantage of the Aztec? a) Sword b) Guns c) Crossbow d) Manpower (had more people)

11 This image shows what was responsible for 90% of the Aztec population dying after contact with the Spanish. 20)What was responsible for the Aztec deaths? a) War b) Disease c) Lack of food d) Human Sacrifice

12 21) La Malinche was the young girl who was the translator for Hernan Cortez. Which of the following people would see her as a traitor (somebody who betrayed them)? a) The Aztecs b) The Spanish c) The Europeans d) The Roman Catholic Church 22)Which of the following was the Spanish military strategy in their war against the Aztecs? a) To capture as many Aztecs as possible to sell as slaves in Europe. b) To retreat once they saw the large number of people the Aztec had in their Empire. c) To make alliances with other tribes that may resent (not like) the Aztecs. d) To make an alliance with the Aztecs and avoid war.

13 23) After the Spanish conquered the Aztec, what was their attitude towards the Aztec religion? a) That the Aztec should be allowed to practice their religion. b) That Spanish soldiers should convert to the Aztec religion. c) That the Aztecs should convert to Islam. d) That the Aztecs should convert to Christianity. After the Spanish conquered the Aztecs they introduced a new system of land ownership called the encomienda system. In the 1500 s Bartolome de Las Casas, a Franciscan priest, argued against the encomienda system which was in all Spanish colonies. He wrote that as long as the encomienda system is in place in New Spain (Mexico) the Indigenous people will continue to be mistreated and die. 24) Why did Bartolome de Las Casas and many others think the encomienda system was bad? a) Because the Spanish got to own land. b) Because the Aztecs got to own land. c) Because it caused the deaths of many Aztecs as they were slaves for the Spanish. d) Because the Aztecs got food and education in exchange for working.

14 Artifact #1 Aztec codex showing an Aztec celebration Artifact #2 A Christian Church Artifact #3 A family shrine on the Day of the Dead in Mexico Acculturation is when two cultures meet and both cultures contribute to a new tradition or culture. 25) Which of the Artifacts is an example of acculturation between the Aztecs and the Spanish? a) Artifact #1 b) Artifact #2 c) Artifact #3

15 26)At the time of first contact between the Aztecs and the Spanish, the two cultures had similarities and differences. Put the following into the correct place in the venn-diagram. (5 marks) a) Christianity b) Human Sacrifice c) Valued gold and silver d) Grew maize and squash e) Used war to expand their empire Aztec Spanish Both