15-1 The Aztec Empire

After the Aztec entered the Valley of Mexico, they settled on an island in which lake?

• Texococo
• Tenochitlan
• Chapala
• Bacalar

The island in Lake Texaco was 

• perfect for hunting.
• Swampy and unsuitable for agriculture.
• rich with crops to feed the people.
• already occupied with other tribes.Option 4 (optional)

Another name for a "floating island" was the concept of

• chinampas
• extended islands
• brick and mortar

The city had a water system that carried water in and out of the city and held back dams to prevent flooding. 

• elaborate bridges
• stone wall structure
• aqueducts

How did the Aztecs expand their empire?

• through peaceful discussion

• through convincing the the other people they would love Aztec life

• through conquest

• none of the above

Why did the Aztecs make sacrifices to their gods?

• Believed that they had to get ride of bad people.

• Believed the gods loved death.

• Believed the gods asked for these sacrifices.

• Believed the gods needed blood and human hearts for nourishment.

Who was responsible for keeping track of the calendars in the Aztec Empire?

• The King

• Priests

• Nobles

• Slaves

Raised paths above water or wet ground.

• Bridge

• Tunnel

• Causeway

• Terrace

This Spanish conquistador led the Spaniards to defeating the Aztec Empire.

• Cortez

• Pizarro

• Pachacuti

• Atahualpa

Spanish soldiers who came to the Americas to explore new lands, search for gold, and spread their religion.

• Aztecs

• Explorers

• Conquistadors

• Causeways