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FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE: CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW SECTION ONE : MULTIPLE CHOICE /8 Use the following features of Aztec society to answer Questions 1 and 2. Feature 1: Aztec society was set up in groups called calpolli, usually made up of people from the same families or occupations. Feature 2: The Aztec Emperor had clearly defined roles as the Head of State and leader of the army. Feature 3: The clothes worn by Aztecs gave a clear indication of their position in society. Feature 4: The children of nobles and commoners in Aztec society went to different schools. Feature 5: ??? 1. The features listed above could best be used to support the conclusion that Aztec society a) b) c) d) was based on a hierarchical social structure was highly organized and democratic valued the wants of the individual over the needs of the state encouraged the concept of equality among all citizens 2. Which statement could best be used to create a Feature 5, which would support the same position as the other four Features? a) The Aztec economy was based on a complicated system of trading and barter. b) Aztecs believed that obedience to superiors help preserve the social order. c) Slaves in Aztec society were often allowed to own property and have their rights protected. d) Punishment in Aztec courts was often the death sentence. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW 3. With which one of the aspects of Aztec society below would people in Canada today most likely agree? a) b) c) d) The Aztec use of slavery and human sacrifice. The belief in the god-like status of the leader, the Emperor. Laws which regulate the type of clothing worn by different social classes. Beliefs which value citizens who would contribute to the nation. 4. Which of the following facts about slavery in Aztec society could be used to defend the position that conditions for Aztec slaves were not as bad as in some other cultures? a) b) c) d) Slavery was used as a form of punishment for some crimes. Slaves were often used as human sacrifices to nourish the Aztec gods. Slaves had the chance to work their way out of slavery and become citizens. Slaves performed the jobs in society not considered fit for ordinary citizens. 5. Medieval society in Europe and the Aztec civilization in Mexico were most similar in that both societies a) b) c) d) believed that all citizens should receive education were centered around one major city gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions encouraged citizens to improve their social status 6. The main goal of education in Aztec society was to a) b) c) d) create loyal citizens to strengthen the state allow citizens to explore their interests and use their talents teach children about other cultures and civilizations encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers 7. Large scale Aztec projects such as the building of causeways, dykes and temples were most likely paid for by a) b) c) d) contributions made by the nobles and warriors selling farm goods and crafts in the marketplace profits made from the sale of slaves taxes paid by the merchants and farmers FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW 8. Which of the following facts about the social classes in Aztec society describes a feature which applied only to the nobility? a) b) c) d) Education was considered an important preparation for citizenship for this class. Leaders such as priests and government officials came from this class. The legal system and the rights of others had to be respected. Obedience to superiors was enforced, to preserve social order. SECTION TWO: TRUE AND FALSE /16 9. Traditionally, a person status in society was dictated by the class they were born into. 10. Few first nations societies prior to the arrival of the Europeans were hierarchical. 11. The role of the Emperor was inherited. 12. In the Aztec hierarchy, there were different amounts of wealth and power between different groups in the same level. 13. Calpolli rented the land were members lived 14. Farmers went on expeditions, acted as spies and brought back goods. 15. Merchants gave a share of produce in taxes. 16. Historians believed up to 25,000 people visited Tlatelocoio Market per day. 17. Clothing, jewellery, size and location of house all indicated status. 18. Warrior taking five enemies prisoner immediately eligible for high social status. 19. Aztec children were educated at home until they started school. 20. All Aztec children were educated to read and write. 21. At age 16 most girls got married and moved in with their husbands. 22. Nobles were often judged more easily than commoners as they were to set a good example. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW 23. The Aztecs did not have prisons so punishment for serious crimes, like theft was death. 24. If a slave could escape to the Emperor while being sold, they won their freedom SECTION THREE: FILL IN THE BLANKS /19 25. In Aztec society there were two main classes, the ___________ and the _______________. 26. Position in the Aztec hierarchy was generally determined by _______, but people could work up into other _____________. 27. Some calpolli were based on _________others based on ______. 28. Feather work was only worn by ________ as it was the most ________ item in Aztec society. 29. ________ beans were so valuable they were a form of currency. 30. The market had its own ________ force and vendors who cheated their customers were sold into __________. 31. Aztecs attitude towards wealth was a __________ to most first nations for whom displays of wealth were considered _______. 32. The goal of Aztec education was said to be to create citizens with a _____heart and a _____ face. 33. When an Aztec boys was born his umbilical cord was buried in the ___________. When a girl was born it was buried beneath the _________ in the family home. 34. Slaves could maintain their _________ while they paid off their ________. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW SECTION FOUR: VOCABULARY /12 35. hierarchy 36. nobles 37. Emperor 38. Huey Tlattonai 39. commoners 40. calpolli 41. artisans 42. tribute 43. calmecac 44. telpochcalli 45. glyphs 46. Itzcoatl a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. the Great Speaker, the top of the Aztec hierarchy anyone not a noble pictures or symbols used in writing schools for nobles 4th emperor of the Aztecs, son of a slave woman items of value collected from conquered peoples skilled craftworkers groups who lived in the same neighbourhood and worshipped at the same temple i. 10-15% of the populations but held most of the power j. schools for commoners k. a social system where status is ranked and power is concentrated in the higher ranks l. had responsibilities as chief priest and commander in chief of Aztec army FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW SECTION FIVE: SHORT ANSWER /14 47. Starting from the bottom and moving to the top of the Aztec hierarchy, identify the five main groups. /5 48. What were four of the career opportunities open to Aztec women? /4 49. What were the five virtues of ideal Aztec citizens? /5 FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE CHAPTER EIGHT REVIEW