Why did the aztecs construct enormous temples in their capital city of tenochtitlan?
a. to act as fortresses to protect the city from invasions
b. to worship their gods and conduct religious ceremonies
c. to allow nobles to constantly monitor commoners and slaves
d. to house the many slaves they captured during wars

In this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.

Explain how scientist from the scientific revolution and the catholic church tie together