Indigenous Civilizations of the Americas-Aztec

Which letter identifies where the Aztec civilization was located?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Label each geographic feature on the map with the correct letter.

• A

• Caribbean Sea

• E

• Pacific Ocean

• B

• Central American Plateau

• D

• Gulf of Mexico

• C

• Lake Texcoco

Which advancements made the Aztec Empire stand out from other civilizations at that time?

• stone and iron tools

• elaborate trade routes

• wheeled transportation

• engineering and architecture

What does this Aztec legend and image explain? (Choose 2)

• the Aztec belief that a priest should be emperor

• the Aztec belief that the gods led them to Lake Texcoco

• the reason why the Aztec people settled near Lake Texcoco

• the reason why plants and animals are important to the Aztec people

Why did the Aztecs choose to settle in Central America? (Choose 2)

• They wanted control of the gold found in the area.

• The mountains provided a natural barrier that provided the Aztecs protection.

• The area allowed them control of the trade between Mexico and South America.

• The Central American Plateau was home to lakes that provided natural resources.

How did geography benefit the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan?

• Its location helped the Aztecs to lead the trade in fish in the region.

• Its location on two islands offered it protection from attacks by nearby tribes.

• Its location on the Central American plateau offered it a central point of defense.

• Its location near the mines allowed the Aztecs the ability to protect their natural resources.

They filled in _________ to create more farmland. (choose 2)

• burial grounds

• swamps

• potholes

• marshes

They built chinampas near the _________.

• rainforest

• cities

• swamps

• marshes

They used slash and burn methods in the _________.

• swamps

• marshes

• tropical rainforests

• cities

Which statements correctly describe the Aztec emperor? (Choose 3)

• A high council elected the emperor.

• The emperor had to win a competition.

• The emperor had to be over the age of 30 and of noble birth.

• The power of the emperor was passed down from father to son.

• The emperor had to be an experienced military warrior and leader.