The Rise of the Aztecs

According to Aztec legend, what sign did the Aztecs believe would lead them to their settlement?

• An eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak

• A lion roaring on a mountain top

• A wolf howling at the moon

• A bear catching a fish in a river

Where did the Aztecs settle and build their capital city?

• Valley of Mexico

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

Which ancient civilizations strongly influenced the Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico?

• Romans and Persians

• Mayans and Incas

• Egyptians and Greeks

• Teotihuacáns and Toltecs

What was the name of the Aztec capital city?

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

• Cairo

• Athens

How did the Aztecs reclaim land from the lake to expand their city?

• By sinking timbers and filling in with mud, boulders, and reeds

• By using explosives to create new land

• By draining the lake completely

• By building bridges over the lake

What was the population of Tenochtitlán at its height?

• 200,000 - 300,000

• 1 million - 2 million

• 500,000 - 600,000

• 100,000 - 200,000

What was the purpose of the Great Temple in Tenochtitlán?

• Religious rituals and human sacrifices

• Government meetings and court hearings

• Educational lectures and debates

• Trade and commerce

How did the Aztecs collect tribute from the cities in their empire?

• In the form of valuable items such as food, gems, and animals

• In the form of money and gold coins

• In the form of labor and services

• In the form of land and territory

What was the main source of Aztec wealth?

• Tribute from conquered cities

• Trade with other empires

• Mining for gold and silver

• Agriculture and farming

What was the primary purpose of warfare for the Aztecs?

• To increase sources of tribute and gain territory

• To spread their religion and culture

• To establish colonies in other regions

• To protect their empire from invaders