Aztec + Inca Empire Review

Which 3 city-states make up the Triple Alliance that is the Aztec Empire?

• Tlacopan

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Texcoco

• Tikal

Which of the following is true about the Aztec origins?

• They were always a violent tribe

• They started out as farmers

• They were a mythical race

• They had to hire themselves out as warriors

All of the following were reasons why the Aztec Empire rose to power, EXCEPT?

• Skilled in warfare and fighting

• created alliances & partnerships

• Relied on Spanish assistance

• forced conquered to pay tribute

• Controlled a huge trade network

Which was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Texcoco

• Tenochtitlan

• Tlacopan

Which descriptions of the capital is true?

• built on an island in the middle of a lake

• it was found in the north Mexican desert

• It was at the top of the Andes mountains

• It was dirty, crowded, and full of disease

• Had huge temples, markets, clean streets, and palaces

These were raised roads across water or wet ground so people could access the city

• Chinampa

• Causeway

• Aqueduct

• Quipu

These were stone canals to bring water to the city and floating gardens to grow food

• Chinampa

• Causeway

• Aqueduct

• Quipu

These were floating gardens to grow a variety of crops

• Chinampa

• Causeway

• Aqueduct

• Quipu

Who was La Malinche?

• She was a slave sold to Hernan Cortes

• She was an Aztec princess kidnapped by Cortes

• She was sent to assassinate Hernan Cortes

• She became Cortes' mistress and translator

What was the encounter like between Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes?

• Moctezuma thought Cortes was a god

• Moctezuma wanted to kill Cortes

• Cortes admired and respected Moctezuma

• Moctezuma gave Cortes gold