This Week in Core Aztec Page History Notebook

Aztec Test Study Guide for Chapter 24-25

In general, having class notes complete is your best preparation for the history test.  In addition, you should master the Key Academic Vocabulary for social studies.  Finally, to hone your analytical thinking skills, think about the Essential Questions for this topic in history.

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Key Academic Vocabulary

Mesoamerica
Aztec
Tenochtitlan
Toltec
Teotihuacan
Tepanec
causeway
aqueduct
dike
canal
pilgrimage
tribute		 divine
semidivine
hereditary
ward
dowry
polygamy
commoners
peasants
military
economic
social
political

Essential Questions

  1. What is the mythical origin of the Aztecs?
  2. How were the Aztecs influenced by the Toltecs and Teotihuacans?
  3. Describe the features of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.
  4. How did geography influence the design of this city?
  5. Explain how collecting tributes and training warriors enabled the Aztecs to build their empire.
  6. Why did most people conquered by the Aztecs never consider themselves Aztecs? How did this contribute to the fall of the empire?  
  7. Compare the social classes of the Aztecs and the Mayans.
  8. What jobs were performed by Aztec nobles?
  9. What was the role of human sacrifice in Aztec religion?
  10. Compare Aztec marriage customs with ours.
  11. Explain the importance of markets in Aztec society.