The Awesome Aztecs

Where did the Aztec tribe establish themselves in the Valley of Mexico?

• In the desert

• On the swampy shores of Lake Texcoco

• On the coast

• In the mountains

What was the name of the capital of the Aztec civilization?

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

What type of gardens did the Aztecs build to grow food on Lake Texcoco?

• Underground gardens

• Vertical gardens

• Hanging gardens

• Floating gardens

Why did the Aztecs believe that human sacrifice was necessary?

• To purify their soul

• To demonstrate their bravery in war

• To feed their gods

• To gain political power

What event marked the end of the Aztec empire?

• The invasion of the Mayans

• The internal revolution

• The arrival of the Vikings

• The defeat by the Spanish conquistadors

What was the main reason for the fall of the Inca empire?

• Internal conflict among the ruling elite

• Spanish invasion and conquest

• Natural disasters

• Loss of faith in their gods

What is the role of a conquistador?

• A conquistador is a skilled diplomat.

• A conquistador is a native leader.

• A conquistador is a Portuguese soldier.

• A conquistador is a Spanish soldier.

In Aztec society, what role did war play?

• The Aztec had no involvement in warfare.

• The Aztec conquered over 400 cities in Mexico.

• The Aztec conquered only a few cities in Mexico.

• The Aztec used war prisoners as teachers.

In Aztec society, what did boys study to become specialists in?

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Farmers, traders, engineers, builders, astronomers, and doctors

• Priests

How did the Aztecs intend to build Tenochtitlan into the city they wanted and ensure they had the necessary specialists?

• By relying on volunteers from the community.

• By establishing a system of public schools.

• By hiring foreign engineers and builders.

• By using forced labor from conquered territories.