Horrible Histories Episode 14 Quiz

What was the capital city of the Aztec empire?

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Cusco

• Tikal

Who was the last Aztec emperor?

• Cuauhtémoc

• Montezuma

• Moctezuma

• Hernán Cortés

Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?

• Hernán Cortés

• Vasco da Gama

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

What was the name of the Aztec god of sun and war?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Xipe Totec

• Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl

What was the main food staple of the Aztecs?

• maize

• potatoes

• wheat

• rice

Which civilization did the Aztecs overthrow to establish their empire?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

• Toltec

What was the purpose of the Aztec human sacrifices?

• To appease the gods and ensure the continuation of the world.

• To gain power and control over their enemies.

• To honor their ancestors and maintain social order.

• To celebrate important religious festivals.

Who was the Aztec goddess of fertility and agriculture?

• Xochiquetzal

• Tlaloc

• Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl

What was the name of the Aztec calendar?

• Tonalamatl

• Inca Calendar

• Tzolkin

• Mayan Calendar

Which European disease played a major role in the downfall of the Aztec empire?

• malaria

• smallpox

• measles

• influenza