Aztec Engineering Quiz

What was the Aztecs' crowning achievement?

What did the Aztecs use to anchor their buildings in the swampy ground?

• Concrete foundations

• Stone blocks

• Metal rods

• Wooden pilings

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

• By using canoes

• By dragging them with ropes and logs

• By using animals

• By using pulleys and cranes

What was the purpose of the twin tube aqueduct in Tenochtitlan?

• To transport people across the lake

• To provide clean water to the city

• To drain excess water from the city

• To irrigate the surrounding farmland

Who designed the dike that protected Tenochtitlan from the lake?

• Acamapichtli

• Nezahualcoyotl

• Maxtla

• Moctezuma

What material was used to construct the walls of the dike?

What was the purpose of the sluice gates in the dike?

• To prevent saltwater intrusion

• To control the water level behind the dike

• To allow boats to pass through

• To provide a source of power

What was the name of the Aztec city that was modeled after the ancient city of Teotihuacan?

• Tenochtitlan

• Oaxaca

• Tepanec

• Texcoco

Who was the Aztec leader who cut out the heart of the Tepanec king?

• Nezahualcoyotl

• Maxtla

• Acamapichtli

• Moctezuma

What event marked the beginning of the Aztec empire?

• The founding of Tenochtitlan

• The capture of the Tepanec king

• The construction of the aqueduct

• The defeat of the Tepanecs