Question

9 multiple choice 10 points
which of the following is an example of aztec achievements in astronomy?
the use of chinampas for agriculture
the development of the concept of zero
the development of a writing system
the creation of a 365 day calendar

10 multiple choice 10 points
to limit the power of local leaders in their growing empire, the incas replaced local leaders with _?
merchants from outside the empire.
leader that were loyal to the inca empire.
new religious leaders.
a relative of the previous leader.

Explanation:

Analyze Aztec achievements in astronomy

• Chinampas are agricultural innovations (floating gardens), not astronomical.
• The concept of zero was developed by the Maya, not the Aztecs.
• Writing systems are linguistic/administrative achievements.
• The 365-day calendar (Xiuhpohualli) is a direct application of Aztec astronomical observations.

Analyze Inca administrative strategies

• The Inca Empire centralized control by replacing untrustworthy local leaders.
• To secure loyalty and prevent rebellions, they appointed governors and leaders who were directly loyal to the Inca Emperor.
• Merchants, religious leaders, or relatives of deposed leaders would not guarantee imperial loyalty.

Answer:

Question 9

• the use of chinampas for agriculture
• the development of the concept of zero
• the development of a writing system
• the creation of a 365 day calendar (Correct answer)

Question 10

• merchants from outside the empire.
• leader that were loyal to the Inca Empire. (Correct answer)
• new religious leaders.
• a relative of the previous leader.