The Rise and Fall of the Aztecs

What was the time period during which the Aztec civilization lasted?

• 1200 to 1400

• 1428 to 1519

• 1500 to 1600

• 1300 to 1450

Before founding their empire, what type of lifestyle did the Aztecs lead?

• Agricultural

• Nomadic

• Industrial

• Urban

Which god guided the Aztecs to the location where they founded Tenochtitlan?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

What natural feature marked the location where the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan?

• A mountain

• A river

• A cactus with a happy eagle

• A forest

Where was the city of Tenochtitlan located?

• Lake Chapala

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Xochimilco

• Lake Pátzcuaro

What symbol from Aztec culture is found on the flag of Mexico?

• A jaguar

• A pyramid

• An eagle on a cactus holding a serpent

• A sun

What agricultural technique did the Aztecs use to make the terrain suitable for farming?

• Terrace farming

• Chinampas

• Slash and burn

• Crop rotation

What was one of the main crops produced by the Aztecs using chinampas?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Maize

• Barley

What contributed to the rapid population expansion of the Aztecs?

• Their trade networks

• Their agricultural prowess and superior fighting skills

• Their religious practices

• Their architectural achievements

In what year did Hernan Cortes begin the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• 1500

• 1519

• 1525

• 1530