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Spanish Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the famous headdress of the emperor Moctezuma II kept today? | Museum of Ethnology, Vienna, Austria |
| Which famous English sculptor was strongly influenced by the ancient Mexican `chac mool` recyclizing figures? | Henry Moore |
| What was the name of the first Aztec emperor/king? | Acamapichtli |
| When were Aztec women considered to be warriors? | When they gave birth |
| In which year did the Spanish arrive in Mexico? | 1519 |
| How many different types of school did the Aztecs have? | 2 |
| Which colour was most precious to the Aztecs? | Turquiose |
| At what age were Aztecs allowed to get drunk? | 70 |
| How did the Aztec emperor enjoy fresh fish from the coast every day? | Using teams of relay runners |
| Which creature did the Aztecs believe guided you to the next world? | A dog |
| What did the ball represent in the ancient Mesoamerican ball game? | The sun in the sky |
| What was a rabbit associated with in Aztec beliefs? | The moon |
| If you had led a good productive life, what did the Aztecs compare you with? | A ripe ear of corn |
| What does the nickname ‘Montezuma’s watch’ refer to? | The Aztec Sunstone |
| What was Tezcatlipoca’s favourite disguise? | A jaguar |
| Which number daysign (out of 20) is Tec (tecpatl - blade)? | 18 |
| What did the Aztecs believe they would receive in return for feeding bodies to the earth (god)? | Corn(maize) |
| How many rubber balls were sent each year in tribute to Tenochtitlan for the ritual ballgame? | 16,000 |