Question

match the line from the excerpt to the conclusion about the aztecs it supports.
...many of which were ornamented with gold and precious stones.
... a large shield, so ingeniously constructed that it could be rolled up when not wanted...
...the arsenals were under the care of particular persons, who also superintended oversaw the works.
a. the aztec empire was very wealthy.
b. the aztecs had a well-organized system of roles and jobs.
c. the aztecs had expert engineers.

Explanation:

• The line “...many of which were ornamented with gold and precious stones.” supports that the Aztec Empire was wealthy as gold and precious stones are valuable items.
• The line “... [a] large shield, so ingeniously constructed that it could be rolled up when not wanted...” shows that the Aztecs had expert engineers who could create such a complex and well - made shield.
• The line “...the arsenals were under the care of particular persons, who also superintended [oversaw] the works.” indicates a well - organized system of roles and jobs as there were specific people in charge of the arsenals and their works.

Answer:

• “...many of which were ornamented with gold and precious stones.” → a. The Aztec Empire was very wealthy.
• “... [a] large shield, so ingeniously constructed that it could be rolled up when not wanted...” → c. The Aztecs had expert engineers.
• “...the arsenals were under the care of particular persons, who also superintended [oversaw] the works.” → b. The Aztecs had a well - organized system of roles and jobs.