Aztec Civilization Quiz

What was the most prominent city of the Aztec civilization?

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

What was a significant feature of Tenochtitlan?

• It was located on an island

• It was built in the mountains

• It was surrounded by desert

• It was a coastal city

What were the floating gardens created by the Aztecs called?

• Chinampas

• Terraces

• Greenhouses

• Orchards

What material did Aztec warriors use to add a sharp edge to their wooden swords?

• Obsidian

• Flint

• Iron

• Bronze

What was the role of priests in Aztec society?

• Led religious ceremonies

• Collected taxes

• Traded goods

• Built roads

What was a major challenge the Aztecs faced in their city?

• Growing food

• Finding water

• Building houses

• Mining gold

What was the purpose of Aztec causeways?

• To connect the city to the mainland

• To irrigate crops

• To mine resources

• To build temples

What happened when Hernan Cortes and the Spaniards arrived?

• The Aztec civilization was destroyed

• The Aztecs expanded their territory

• The Aztecs formed an alliance

• The Aztecs defeated the Spaniards

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What was a consequence of Tenochtitlan being on an island?

• Spaniards could block supplies easily

• It was safe from invaders

• It had abundant resources

• It was difficult to defend

What did the Spaniards bring that caused many Aztec deaths?

• Diseases

• Weapons

• Animals

• Food