Topic 3 Lesson 2

What is a chinampa?

• A floating garden

• A type of animal

• A musical instrument

• A traditional dance

How was Aztec society organized?

• In small, isolated tribes

• In a complex hierarchy

• In nomadic groups

• In scattered villages

What did the city of Tenochtitlán reflect?

• Aztec military power

• Aztec accomplishments

• Aztec religious beliefs

• Aztec artistic styles

What is the purpose of a chinampa?

• To transport goods

• To grow crops on water

• To build houses

• To conduct ceremonies

What rises above the plateau, creating unique geographical features?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Forests

Where is some of the best farmland in the plateau located?

• In highland basins below the volcanoes

• On the mountain peaks

• In the desert areas

• Near the rivers

What was the name of the large lake in the center of the Valley of Mexico?

• Texcoco

• Titicaca

• Tahoe

• Victoria

What helped the Aztec defend their city?

• The lake

• The mountains

• The desert

• The forest

What was the purpose of the dike built by the Aztec?

• To hold back water

• To store food

• To protect from invaders

• To create energy

By 1440, the Aztec ruled an empire that extended beyond which area?

• The Valley of Mexico

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon Basin

• The Sahara Desert