Aztec Empire Gallery Walk

Which spot on the map would best represent the location of the Aztec Empire?

The capital of the Aztec Empire empire was the city of...

• Tlatelolco
• Chichen Itza
• Cuzco
• Machu Picchu
• Tenochtitlan

What was the primary trade item of Teotihuacán that contributed to its thriving economy?

• Textiles
• Gold
• Spices
• Obsidian
• Ceramics

Which of the following statements is true about the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán?

• The Pyramid of the Sun is primarily made of wood.
• The Pyramid of the Sun is located in Egypt.
• The Pyramid of the Sun was dedicated to honor the rulers of the city.

• The Pyramid of the Sun is one of the largest pyramids in the world.
• The Pyramid of the Sun is the smallest pyramid in Teotihuacán.

One of the first civilizations to arise in what became Mexico was the Teotihuacán. What is the meaning of the name "Teotihuacán"?

• The valley of the rivers
• The city of the gods

• The birthplace of the moon
• The city of the sun
• The land of the dead

What evidence suggests that the Teotihuacán civilization was not warlike and did not seek to conquer its neighbors?

• Teotihuacán had a strong military presence with many weapons.
• The presence of various religious beliefs.

• The abundance of pyramids in the city.

• Lack of evidence for military artifacts or conquests.

• The city was rebuilt multiple times.

The first major civilization of central Mexico was ​ ​ (a)   , whose ruins lie just outside of modern ​ (b)   .

• Teotihuacán
• Aztec
• Maya
• Inca
• Olmec
• Toltec
• Mexico City
• New York City
• Machu Picchu
• Washington DC

The most valuable trade item of Teotihuacán was ​ (a)   , a volcanic glass used to make razor-sharp weapons.

• obsidian
• gold
• silver
• bronze
• iron
• steel

Which of the following best describes the religious practices of the Toltecs?

• They primarily worshiped nature gods.

• They practiced human sacrifice to honor a war god.

• They followed a peaceful religion based on meditation.

• They were monotheistic and worshiped only one god.

• They were one of the first people to convert to Christianity.

According to Toltec legends, what would Quetzalcoatl do upon his return?

• He would conquer all of Mesoamerica.

• He would bring a new reign of light and peace.

• He would destroy the Toltec civilization.

• He would establish a new religion based on human sacrifice.

• He would unite the Inca and Aztec peoples