Aztec Empire REview

The strength of the Aztec Empire depended on its strong army. Use evidence from the chapter to support or refute this claim.

• the army was responsible for conquering neighboring areas

• allowed the empire to expand

• allowed visited for tourist vacations

• people who were captured were used for human sacrifice.

Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization? (5.13.e) a) in Cuzco, in present-day Peru b) on an island in the Caribbean c) in Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico d) in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula

• in Cuzco, in present-day Peru

• in the rainforests of the Yucatán Peninsula

• in Tenochtitlán, in present-day Mexico

• on an island in the Caribbean

The Aztec were known for being and . Select two correct answers. (5.13) a) fierce warriors b) great conquerors c) talented musicians d) skilled road builders e) impressive memorizers

• fierce warriors

• great conquerors

• talented musicians

• skilled road builders

• impressive memorizers

. What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán? (5.7, 5.13, 5.13.d, 5.13.g) a) It was built on an island. b) It was built high in the mountains. c) It was surrounded by dense rainforest. d) It had a network of expertly built stone roads

• It had a network of expertly built stone roads

• It was built on an island.

• It was built high in the mountains.

• It was surrounded by dense rainforest.

Which statements best describe this image?

Select the two correct answers.

• It was a system used to track traded items.

• It describes the history of the Aztec people.

• It shows the resources of the Aztec Empire.

• It was part of a book used to record information.

• It displays the names and identities of Aztec gods.

________________ began occurring in the Aztec Empire during this leader’s reign.

In which area of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlán located?

____________

Which of the following events is depicted in this image? (5.13, 5.13.g) a) The Aztec decide that the eagle is a sacred animal. b) The Aztec understand that they are to become nomads. c) The snake becomes a sign of coming disaster for the Aztec. d) The sun god sends the Aztec a sign about where to build a great city.

• The sun god sends the Aztec a sign about where to build a great city.

• The Aztec understand that they are to become nomads.

• The snake becomes a sign of coming disaster for the Aztec.

• The Aztec decide that the eagle is a sacred animal.

What was one reason the Aztec waged war so often?

• They believed the gods enjoyed seeing humans fight.

• They were always under attack from their neighbors.

• They wanted to expand their empire and power.

• They needed more land for growing crops.

Which phrases best explain the purposes of the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple? Select the two correct answers.

• to store food supplies for winter

• to bury enslaved people

• to hold important government documents

• to celebrate the rulers

• to perform religious ceremonies