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This comprehensive overview examines significant aspects of Aztec civilization, including their capital Tenochtitlan, religious practices involving sacrifices, and the education of their society. Additionally, it touches on recent geopolitical tensions in Crimea and the international response to Russia's actions. By exploring these two distinct yet impactful subjects, readers can gain a better understanding of historical and current events that shape our world today.
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Question 1 - 10 What city today sits on the ruins of the Aztec capital?
Answer 1 – 10 • Mexico City
Question 1 - 20 What was the Aztec capital called?
Answer 1 – 20 • Tenochtitlan
Question 1 - 30 What was the lake the Aztcs built into their Capital?
Answer 1 – 30 • Lake Texcoco
Question 1 - 40 • What People lived in the Valley of Mexico before Aztec?
Answer 1 – 40 • Toltec and others
Question 1 - 50 Why did the Aztecs have a hard time settling into a home?
Answer 1 – 50 • The whole war and sacrifice thing
Question 2 - 10 • Why was sacrifice necessary?
Answer 2 – 10 • To appease the gods
Question 2 - 20 • What did the Aztecs believe would happen if they failed to sacrifice?
Answer 2 – 20 • The gods would stop doing their jobs
Question 2- 30 • How did people feel who were to be sacrificed?
Answer 2 – 30 • Honored (probably a bit scared)
Question 2 - 40 • What was it the gods really needed?
Answer 2 – 40 • Human heart and blood
Question 2 - 50 • Where were sacrifices held?
Answer 2 – 50 • On top of the temple
Question 3 - 10 • What would slaves and commoners learn in school?
Answer 3 – 10 • Farming and warrior, uh, ing
Question 3 - 20 • What would girls learn in school?
Answer 3 – 20 • Cooking, weaving, wife, uh, ing
Question 3 - 30 • What would noble boys learn (and at least 3)?
Answer 3 – 30 • law, writing (hieroglyphics), medicine, engineering and building, interpretation of dreams and omens, and self-expression. They also learned about their history and religious beliefs.
Question 3 - 40 • What part of the body did the Aztecs use in ball game?
Answer 3 – 40 • hips
Question 3 - 50 • How did the Aztecs grow enough food on their swampy little island?
Answer 3 – 50 • Floating gardens
Question 4 - 10 What is the major dispute causing the Ukraine protests?
Answer 4 – 10 • Whether to align with Europe or Russia.
Question 4 - 20 • What area has Russia invaded
Answer 4 – 20 • Crimea
Question 4 - 30 • There are at least this many sides to every story?
Question 4 - 40 What has the international response been?
Answer 4 – 40 • Not pleased
Question 4 - 50 • How has Putin justified Russia’s actions
Answer 4 – 50 • He’s just protecting Russians
Question 5 - 10 • What was the common theme of Russian Icons?
Answer 5 – 10 • Religious subjects
Question 5 - 20 • What was the focus of Russian literature?
Answer 5 – 20 • Suffering and religion
Question 5 - 30 • What are the five themes of geography?
Answer 5 – 30 • Location • Place • Human_environment interaction • Movement • Region