Aztec and Inca Empires Quiz Flashcards
What role are textiles believed to have played in Incan culture?
Indicated a person’s ethnic identity and social rank
Which of the following describes the symbolism of the tunic above?
All of the above
Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire when the Spanish conquest began?
Moctezuma
What does a silver or white llama symbolize in the Inca culture?
The Inca ruler
The Inca valued gold and silver for their ________________.
Religious and symbolic value
How were the Aztec pyramids different from traditional Egyptian pyramids?
Aztec pyramids were built for the living so that they could worship their deities and to offer human sacrifices
What is this headdress made from?
Quetzal bird feathers
Who is located in the center of the image above?
Xiuhtecuhtli
How are the Aztec pyramids positioned?
They are positioned like a giant celestial calendar
What is the name of the piece above?
The Founding of Tenochtitlan
What is located in each corner of the page above?
Deities who could see everyone’s thoughts and deeds
What significance does the location above hold?
The site had important religious function
What is depicted in the image above?
The capital whose founding is an essential part of mythology
What does the page above describe?
The Aztec world view before the Spanish conquest
How did the Aztec people decide where to settle?
They had seen an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus
