Which Statement Offers the Most Accurate Depiction of the Aztec

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement offers the most accurate depiction of the Aztec Empire?

• A) It was a highly centralized, tightly administered monarchy developed through military conquest.
• B) It was a collection of semi-autonomous territories, all connected by a patron god and with a monarch.
• C) It was a highly centralized maritime society that had evolved from a foundation of intense religious piety.
• D) It was followed by the Mayan civilization.
• E) It initially permitted human sacrifice until the practice was abolished by Montezuma.

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Genus

A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy) that is used to group species sharing common characteristics, directly above species and below family.

Species

A fundamental classification in biology, denoting groups of organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring, sharing common characteristics and genetic similarity.

Homology

in biology, refers to traits or organs that have a common ancestry despite potentially having different functions, while in cultural studies it can refer to similarities in patterns or structures based on shared heritage.

Subspecies

A subdivision within a species, characterized by distinct genetic, morphological, or behavioral traits, often resulting from geographical isolation.