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Question 12 of 17
What do the speakers mainly discuss?
The reign of an Aztec emperor in fifteenth-century Mexico
The meaning of orchids in Aztec mythology
The manufacture of an important product by the Aztecs
The design of feather mosaic artwork by the Aztecs
Question 13 of 17
According to the professor, what is unusual about the shield of Ahuizotl?
It contains a large amount of gold.
It bears the image of an unusual mythological creature.
The bark used in it is from a type of tree rarely used in shields.
The feathers in it are extremely wel preserved.
Question 14 of 17
What does the professor imply about glue making in rural areas?
Rural households could easily profit from making glue.
People in rural areas did not have the skill to make high-quality glue.
City dwellers came to rural areas to buy glue in the marketplace.
Rural glue makers also designed feather mosaics.
Question 15 of 17
According to the professor, what were the benefits of drying glue into a powder before it was taken to the marketplace?
Select 2 answers.
It kept the product from damaging the containers it was stored in.
It increased the length of time the product could be preserved.
It prevented the product from spilling during transport.
It made the product lighter for ease of transportation.
Question 16 of 17
What point does the professor make when he discusses the practice of adding ground corn and beans to adhesive powder?
The materials were hard to find in the city.
The materials were part of a recipe for converting the powder into a paste form.
Additional ingredients were required to make the adhesive form a strong bond.
Glue made from orchids was regarded as a valuable commodity by the Aztec.
Question 17 of 17
What can be inferred about the professor from his response to the student?
He is annoyed that the student has interrupted him.
He had not originally intended to speak about this subject.
He had already discussed this subject in a previous class.
He is surprised that the student is unfamiliar with this subject.
