Aztec Civilization Final

Where did the Aztecs come from?

• South America
• Deserts of Northern Mexico
• Yucatan Peninsula

The Aztecs settled on a lake called:

• Lake Texcoco
• Lake of the Aztec
• Land o Lakes

The Aztecs believed in human sacrifice because:

• They were evil
• they believed it would please their gods
• they hated blood

The Aztecs were feared warriors and built a great empire by:

• being kind to everyone
• conquering many tribes
• giving gifts to others

The Aztecs made the people they conquered pay Tribute. What was that?

• attention at all times
• gifts of jewels, gold , and valuables
• show honor with marches

The Aztecs built Chinampas. What were they?

• Mexica food
• floating gardens
• pyramids

Who was the Spanish explorer that arrived in 1519?

• Cortez
• Pizzaro
• Marc Anthony

A form of writing that the Aztecs used which included pictures:

• alphabet
• hieroglyphs
• sketches

The Aztec were very artistic and made drawings of:

• Important events
• religious gods
• nature
• all of the above

The Spanish used a powerful weapon against the Aztecs without fighting at all. What was it?

• disease
• cannon
• scary masks