Aztec Review Lesson #2

Multiple Choice

What challenges did the Aztecs face when they first arrived in the Valley of Mexico?

• They had no land, city, or political power

• They were immediately accepted by other city-states

• They had abundant resources from the start

• They were already powerful rulers

Multiple Choice

How did working as mercenaries help the Aztecs gain power and resources?

• It allowed them to build temples immediately

• It helped them form political alliances and gain wealth

• It made them farmers for other city-states

• It forced them to remain outsiders

Multiple Choice

Explain the significance of the legend of the eagle, cactus, and snake to the Aztec people and its lasting impact.

• The legend signifies the founding of Tenochtitlan and symbolizes Aztec identity, impacting Mexican culture and nationalism.
• The story highlights the importance of trade routes in Aztec society.
• It illustrates the migration of the Aztecs from the north to central Mexico.
• The legend represents the Aztec calendar and its role in agriculture.

Multiple Select

Which of the following engineering innovations helped the Aztecs overcome the challenges of building a city on a lake island?

• Chinampas

• Causeways

• Aqueducts

• Moats

Fill in the Blank

In 1428 CE, the Aztecs formed the ___ Alliance with Texcoco and Tlacopan.

Multiple Choice

Describe how the tribute system contributed to the wealth and power of Tenochtitlán.

• The tribute system weakened Tenochtitlán by draining resources to distant lands.
• The tribute system had no impact on Tenochtitlán's economy or military.
• The tribute system only benefited the conquered regions without enriching Tenochtitlán.
• The tribute system contributed to the wealth and power of Tenochtitlán by providing a steady flow of resources and goods.

Multiple Choice

What was one major internal weakness of the Aztec Empire that contributed to its downfall?

• Lack of military training

• Resentment among conquered peoples

• Scarcity of farmland

• Weak leadership

Open Ended

Why was Lake Texcoco a good place to build a city?

Multiple Choice

How did the Valley of Mexico's geography contribute to the rise of the Aztec Empire?

• The Valley of Mexico's rivers were too shallow for navigation.
• The Valley of Mexico's harsh climate hindered agricultural development.
• The Valley of Mexico's fertile land and strategic location help them rise.

• The Valley of Mexico's mountains isolated the Aztecs from trade routes.

Multiple Choice

What did the Aztecs build to increase farmland on Lake Texcoco?

• Aqueducts
• Terraces
• Pyramids
• Chinampas

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Aztec tribute system?

• It made the Aztecs wealthy and powerful.

• It created resentment among conquered peoples.

• It encouraged religious ceremonies.

• It led some groups to ally with the Spanish.