Aztec Empire Slides Questions

What is the significance of the year 1521 in the context of the Aztec Empire?

• Arrival of the Spanish

• Foundation of Tenochtitlan

• Birth of Montezuma

• Discovery of the Pacific Ocean

When did the Toltecs rise to power?

• About 800

• About 850

• About 900

• About 950

According to legend, who led the Aztecs to found the city of Tenochtitlán?

• A king

• A god

• A warrior

• A merchant

What does the phrase "where the fish jump" suggest about the location of Tenochtitlán?

• It is near a desert

• It is close to a water body

• It is in a mountainous region

• It is in a forest

What geographic feature is suggested to be near Tenochtitlán based on the legend?

• A mountain range

• A desert

• A lake or river

• A forest

What ancient city is depicted in the diagram?

• Tenochtitlan

• Rome

• Athens

• Babylon

What was a major problem faced by the Aztec Empire during Montezuma II's reign?

• Lack of resources

• Internal revolts

• Foreign invasions

• Economic decline

In which time period did the Aztec civilization exist?

• 1200-1521 BC

• 300-900 CE

• 900-1200 CE

• 1200-1521 CE

Using the chart, answer the question below. How did the Aztec's having a powerful army lead to their decline?

• It gave them more land, power and prisoners

• Tribute states became rebellious and fought back

• They needed prisoners and warfare become less deadly

• Human sacrifice led to a decline in the army

Using the chart, answer the question below. How did taking tributes from various conquest help make the Aztec empire powerful?

• Human sacrifice made the gods favor the Aztecs

• Their army conquered other civilizations for land, power, and prisoners

• All Aztec people were loyal to the emperor

• Provided wealth and power to the empire