Aztec Religion Quiz

Aztec Religion Quiz

Test your knowledge on the ancient beliefs and practices of the Aztec civilization.

published on March 09
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Who was the primary god of the Aztec religion?

Who was the primary god of the Aztec religion?
Quetzalcoatl
Huitzilopochtli
Tezcatlipoca
Xipe Totec
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What was the purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec religion?

What was the purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec religion?
To appease the gods and ensure the sun rose each day
To punish criminals
To celebrate harvest festivals
To maintain population control
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Which of these was a sacred animal in Aztec religion?

Which of these was a sacred animal in Aztec religion?
Jaguar
Monkey
Eagle
Dog
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What was the name of the Aztec creation story?

What was the name of the Aztec creation story?
Popol Vuh
Huarochiri Manuscript
Codex Boturini
Legend of the Fifth Sun
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Which other Mesoamerican civilization influenced Aztec religion?

Which other Mesoamerican civilization influenced Aztec religion?
Maya
Inca
Olmec
Toltec
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What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Cuzco
Tikal
Palenque
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Which plant was considered sacred in Aztec ritual practices?

Which plant was considered sacred in Aztec ritual practices?
Tobacco
Peyote
Maize
Cacao
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Who was the goddess of fertility and agriculture in Aztec mythology?

Who was the goddess of fertility and agriculture in Aztec mythology?
Chalchiuhtlicue
Xochiquetzal
Tonantzin
Tlazolteotl
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Which festival honored the god of rain and fertility in Aztec religion?

Which festival honored the god of rain and fertility in Aztec religion?
Ceremony of the New Fire
Xocotl Huetzi
Tlacaxipehualiztli
Toxcatl
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What symbol represented the sun god in Aztec art and religion?

What symbol represented the sun god in Aztec art and religion?
Serpent
Eagle
Flower
Skull