Aztec Empire Quiz

What was the Aztecs' crowning achievement?

• Aqueducts

• Palaces

• Pyramids

• Temples

What did the Aztecs believe would happen if they didn't make sacrifices?

• The Sun would stop rising

• The universe would die

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What was the name of the Aztec capital city?

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Texcoco

• Tepanec

What engineering technique did the Aztecs use to anchor their buildings in the swampy islands?

• Wooden pilings

• Stone foundations

• Concrete pillars

• Metal supports

How did the Aztecs transport large items for building without the use of carts or wheels?

• By using canoes

• By dragging with ropes and logs

• By using beasts of burden

• By using pulley systems

What was the purpose of the causeways built by the Aztecs?

• To connect the city to the mainland

• To provide fresh water to the city

• To protect the city from floods

• To transport goods and materials

What was the main challenge the Aztecs faced in bringing clean water to their city?

• Lack of water sources

• Lack of skilled labor

• Resistance from neighboring tribes

• Difficulty in building aqueducts

Who helped the Aztecs in their war against the Tepanecs?

• Texcoco

• Teotihuacan

• Oaxaca

• Tepanec

What did Nezahualcoyotl design to protect Tenochtitlan from the lake?

• Aqueducts

• Causeways

• Dike

• Pyramids

What was the purpose of the dike built by Nezahualcoyotl?

• To protect the city from floods

• To control the water level in the lake

• To provide a safe zone around the city

• All of the above