Flashcard on Tenochtitlan

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What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

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Tenochtitlan

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According to legend, what sign did the Mexica see that led them to found Tenochtitlan? Options: An eagle eating a snake on a cactus, A jaguar roaring, A river flowing uphill, A rainbow over the mountains

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An eagle eating a snake on a cactus

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What was the largest lake in the Aztec region of Anáhuac?

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Lake Texcoco

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What was the Templo Mayor?

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A central temple complex with two temples

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Who led the Spanish conquistadors that laid siege to Tenochtitlan?

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Hernan Cortés