Aztec Geography

Geography -- Aztecs

Multiple Choice

Prehistory is the time before

• Writing

• Fire

• People

• Tacos

Multiple Choice

The Maya People lived:

• On the beaches of Florida

• On the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico

• On Southern tip South America

Multiple Choice

The climate of the Yucatan Peninsula is:

• Tropical and wet

• Freezing and dry

• Hot Desert

Multiple Choice

The Ancient Maya were:

• Polytheistic:

  they believed in many gods

• Monotheistic: they believed in one god

• Not religious

Mesoamerica

A geographical region stretching from central Mexico to parts of Central America where the Aztecs lived. It includes modern-day Mexico and is known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient civilizations. Mesoamerica is a significant area for studying the Aztec civilization and its impact on the region.

Multiple Choice

What is the geographical region where the Aztecs lived?

• North America

• South America

• Mesoamerica

• Europe

Multiple Choice

The Aztecs live in present day _______

• Mexico

• United States

• Chile

• Yukatan Peninsula

Multiple Choice

The Aztecs existed ______ the Maya People.

• After

• Before

• At the Same time

Open Ended

Where did the Aztecs exist? When did they exist?

The Aztec Civilization existed in ____, ______ the Maya Civilization.

Multiple Choice

The Aztec Civilization was bordered by ____ on the north coast.

• Gulf of Mexico
• Atlantic Ocean
• Caribbean Sea
• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

The Aztec Civilization was bordered by ____ on the south coast.

• Gulf of Mexico
• Atlantic Ocean
• Caribbean Sea
• Pacific Ocean

​Geography

• lived in the Valley of Mexico in Central Mexico

• Valley is about 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by tall mountains on three sides

Multiple Choice

The Aztec Civilization was surrounded by ____.

• deserts

• rivers

• mountains

• forests

​Climate

​The climate during the Aztec Empire was fairly mild. The summers were warm and dry. There were sometimes winters that were wetter seasons, and the area got swampy. The tropical climate zone made it a good spot for agriculture. 

Multiple Choice

The climate where the Aztecs lived is:

• arid--little rain

• tropical--hot

• freezing--cold

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located in Northern Mesoamerica. It was built on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco, and was known for its impressive architecture, intricate canal system, and markets. Today, the site of Tenochtitlan is occupied by Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.

Multiple Choice

The Aztec's capital city was:

• ​Tenochtitlan

• Yucatan Peninsula 

• Mexico

Tenochtitlan Population

Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, had a population of 200,000 in the 13th century to 1521. It was one of the largest cities in the world at that time.

Open Ended

What was the capital city of the Aztecs? Where would it be located today?

The _____________, which was located ____________.