This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Aztec society a. focused its religious interest on the holy one, Huitzilopochtli, the only god in ... (Read 127 times)

madam-professor

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 584
on: Jul 4, 2018
Aztec society
 
  a. focused its religious interest on the holy one, Huitzilopochtli, the only god in the monotheistic Aztec system of religious belief.
  b. did not possess a writing system as such, although it developed hieroglyphs.
  c. dedicated the sacred precinct in central Tenochtitln to the rain god, Shiva, and to Huitzilopochtli.
  d. did not sharply delineate gender roles.
  e. was egalitarian in theory but hierarchical in practice.

Question 2

What was the purpose of the human sacrifices practiced by the Aztecs?
 
  a. To obtain the atman of the victim.
  b. To appease Huitzilopochtli, and thus delay the ultimate destruction of their world.
  c. To insure an abundant harvest.
  d. To insure long life for the emperor.
  e. To provide victims for the ball court games.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Koolkid240

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


madam-professor

  • Member
  • Posts: 584
Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Excellent

FergA

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be
American geriatrics society clinical guideline American geriatrics society clinical guideline
A William Jennings Bryan poster alludes to religion: “no crown of thorns” and no “cross of gold.” Br A William Jennings Bryan poster alludes to religion: “no crown of thorns” and no “cross of gold.” Br
Coatlicue, Aztec. Coatlicue, Aztec.
Men and women in Washington, DC, used problem-focused coping with the DC sniper attacks by ... Men and women in Washington, DC, used problem-focused coping with the DC sniper attacks by ...
Calculate the amount of interest that will be charged on $9000.00 borrowed for four months at ... Calculate the amount of interest that will be charged on $9000.00 borrowed for four months at ...
Video: Effect of the environment on coat color in the Himalayan rabbit Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library