Tenochtitlan Quiz

What was Tenochtitlan?

• A Spanish colony

• A modern Mexican city

• The capital of the Aztec Empire

• A Mayan city

According to legend, what sign did the Mexica see to found Tenochtitlan?

• A jaguar roaring

• An eagle eating a snake on a cactus

• A comet in the sky

• A rainbow over the lake

On which lake was Tenochtitlan built?

• Lake Xochimilco

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Pátzcuaro

• Lake Chapala

What were chinampas?

• Aztec boats

• Aztec warriors

• Religious temples

• Artificial islands for agriculture

Who led the Spanish conquistadors that laid siege to Tenochtitlan?

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

What happened to Lake Texcoco?

• It was expanded

• It became a national park

• It was drained

• It was turned into a reservoir

What is the modern city built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?

• Cancun

• Mexico City

• Puebla

• Guadalajara

What was the purpose of the causeways in Tenochtitlan?

• To connect the city to the mainland

• To serve as aqueducts

• To act as defensive walls

• To mark the city boundaries

What was the area of Tenochtitlan at its peak?

• 13 square kilometers

• 10 square kilometers

• 20 square kilometers

• 15 square kilometers

What was the significance of the eagle and snake symbol?

• It was a sign from their god

• It symbolized wealth

• It represented peace

• It was a warning of danger