Aztec Empire Test Review

Aztec Empire Test Review

Multiple Choice

Use the image to answer the question. Which of the following events is depicted in this image?

• The sun god sends the Aztec a sign about where to build a great city.

• The Aztec understand that they are to become nomads.

• The snake becomes a sign of coming disaster for the Aztec.

• The Aztec decide that the eagle is a sacred animal.

Multiple Choice

Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?

• in Cuzco, in present-day Peru

• in Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico

• on an island in the Caribbean

• in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula

  
  

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes the Aztec before they built their empire?

• conquerors

• scientists

• Wanderers

• farmers

Multiple Choice

What does nomadic mean?

• Being indecisive
• Staying in one place permanently
• moving

  around often, usually

  in search of food and

  water; not settled in

  one place

• Having a fear of traveling

Multiple Choice

What is a causeway?

• A raised road or track across low or wet ground
• A type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest
• A type of dessert made with layers of cake and cream
• a raised road built over water to connect to an Island to mainland

Multiple Select

The Aztec were known for being ________ and _________ Select two correct answers. CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS

• fierce warriors

• great conquerors

• impressive memorizers

• skilled road builders

• talented musicians

Multiple Choice

What was one reason the Aztec waged war so often?

• They believed the gods enjoyed seeing humans fight.

• They wanted to expand their empire and power.

• They needed more land for growing crops.

• They were always under attack from their neighbors.

Multiple Choice

What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán?

• It was surrounded by dense rainforest.

• It was built high in the mountains.

• It was built on an island.

• It had a network of expertly built stone roads.

Multiple Choice

Aztec Empire was located at________

• Lake Texcoco
• Lake Ontario
• Lake Erie
• Lake Michigan

Multiple Choice

Use picture to answer question. In which area of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlán located?

• the west

• the south

• the north

• the east

Multiple Select

Which phrases best explain the purposes of the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple? Select the two

correct answers.

• to store food supplies for winter

• to bury enslaved people

• to perform religious ceremonies

• to celebrate the rulers

• to hold important government documents

Multiple Choice

What began occurring in the Aztec Empire during this leader’s reign?

• citizen revolts

• natural disasters

• appearances by the gods

• major infrastructure projects

Multiple Select

Which statements best describe this image? Select the two correct answers.

• It displays the names and identities of Aztec gods.

• It was part of a book used to record information.

• It shows the resources of the Aztec Empire.

• It describes the history of the Aztec people.

• It was a system used to track traded items.