Aztec Empire Flashcard

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

In what present day country was the Aztec Empire located?

Back

Mexico

Front

To increase the land available for farming, the Aztecs built __________.

Back

chinampas

Front

A special tax paid to the Aztec emperor.

Back

tribute

Front

Who was the last leader of the Aztecs?

Back

Montezuma II

Front

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs

Back

Hernan Cortes

Front

Which is NOT a reason for the fall of the Aztecs?

Back

Conquered by the Mayas

Front

What language did the Aztecs speak?

Back

spoke Nahuatl

Front

The Aztec capital city was built in the middle of Lake __________.

Back

Texcoco

Front

The disease that killed 1/3 and weakened the Aztecs was called  ______.

Back

Smallpox