Aztec Section 3 Quiz

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlán

• Tepanecs

• Mexico City

• Guatemala

How far did the Aztec Empire stretch at its height?

• From the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of California

• From the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea

• From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean

• From the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean

What was the main source of support for Tenochtitlán's population?

• Colonies

• Conformity

• Tribute

• Trade

What form did tribute take in the Aztec Empire?

• Candles

• Food and valuable items

• Money

• Land

What was the center of Aztec life and allowed them to build a large empire?

• Religion

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Warfare

Which sentence from the text provides the strongest evidence for the claim that the Aztecs were successful warriors?

• Every male Aztec was trained to be a soldier.

• The Aztecs used bows and arrows, spears, clubs, and swords with sharp stone blades.

• Only one battle was usually needed to conquer a city and increase territory.

• Warrior knights carried shields decorated with figures of animals.

Which statement from the text supports the claim that the Aztecs allowed conquered cities to maintain their independence?

• "The people had to pay tribute, honor the god Huitzilopochtli, and promise obedience to the Aztec ruler."

• "Most wars ended after one battle, usually with an Aztec victory."

• "Conquered people kept their religion, customs, and language."

• "The Spanish would take advantage of that weakness by making allies of the Aztecs' enemies."

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that the Aztec Empire relied on tribute to support its population?

• "The Aztec Empire stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean."

• "Each year, conquered cities sent huge amouts of goods to Tenochtitlán.

• "Warfare was the center of Aztec life."

• "The Aztecs made only a few demands on the defeated city."