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What was the most important aspect of Huitzilopochtli in Aztec religion?
What was the most important aspect of Huitzilopochtli in Aztec religion?
- He controlled the weather and harvest.
- He was the god of love and peace.
- He represented the goddess of agriculture.
- He provided the location to build Tenochtitlan. (correct)
In Aztec belief, what was the consequence of angering Tlaloc?
In Aztec belief, what was the consequence of angering Tlaloc?
- Crippling droughts affecting the city.
- Famine due to lack of rain.
- Invocations of other gods to intervene.
- Destructive floods and storms. (correct)
How did the Aztecs integrate new beliefs from conquered tribes?
How did the Aztecs integrate new beliefs from conquered tribes?
- They ignored the old beliefs and created new ones.
- They enforced strict religious laws on the conquered.
- They completely replaced them with their own.
- They mixed their beliefs with those of the conquered. (correct)
Which of the following gods was dedicated to agriculture in Aztec religion?
Which of the following gods was dedicated to agriculture in Aztec religion?
What role did Tlaloc play in Aztec agricultural practices?
What role did Tlaloc play in Aztec agricultural practices?
What does the name Chicomecoatl mean?
What does the name Chicomecoatl mean?
Which of the following statements about human sacrifice in Aztec culture is true?
Which of the following statements about human sacrifice in Aztec culture is true?
What is Quetzalcoatl often depicted as?
What is Quetzalcoatl often depicted as?
Why might the Aztecs give offerings to their gods?
Why might the Aztecs give offerings to their gods?
What does the term 'coatl' in Nahuatl refer to?
What does the term 'coatl' in Nahuatl refer to?
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Study Notes
Aztec Religion
- The Aztecs practiced a polytheistic religion, adopting new deities from conquered tribes, blending various beliefs and cultures.
- Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, was ruled by a main leader, while other cities maintained autonomy under their own leaders.
- Huitzilopochtli was the principal god, associated with war, the sun, and sacrifice, directing the establishment of Tenochtitlan.
- Tlaloc, the rain and water god, had the dual role of providing agricultural benefits and causing destruction when angered.
- Chicomecoatl, one of the few Aztec goddesses, presided over agriculture and maize, a staple of the Aztec diet.
- Quetzalcoatl, known as the "feathered serpent," symbolized life and is thought to be an inspiration for modern dragon myths.
- Human sacrifice was a common practice believed to nourish the gods, primarily involving captives from other tribes rather than their own people.
- Ritual sacrifices were often performed during crises, such as droughts or famines, to appease the gods.
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