The Spanish arrival
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- In this lesson, we will explore whether the Spanish were able to conquer the lands due to the draconian rule of the Aztecs. We will make a judgement on whether they controlled their empire through fear or whether people were genuinely loyal to the Emperor and his rule.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the meaning of polytheistic?
belief in no God
belief in one God
Q2.
Which world creation are we living in, according to the Aztecs?
Fourth
Second
Q3.
Which organ did Huitzilopochtli tear from his sister?
kidneys
lungs
Q4.
Why did the Aztecs make sacrifices to the Gods?
to keep the sun alive
to keep the sun hot
Q5.
Which type of people were sacrificed more often?
King and queens
the elderly
5 Questions
Q1.
In what year did the Spanish arrive?
1518
1520
Q2.
What positive things did the Aztecs do for their people?
made their people pay tribute
made their people train as fierce warriors
Q3.
Who led the Spanish conquistadors?
Balboa
Pizarro
Q4.
The Aztecs joined other countries to form which alliance?
Dual Alliance
Quadruple Alliance
Q5.
How did Montezuma die?
Cut to death
Head injuries
Strangled to death