G5 ELA Ch5

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Valley of Mexico

• Tenochtitlán

• Maya City

• Mexico City

What did the Aztec build in Lake Texcoco to create farmland?

• Causeways

• Temples

• Chinampas

• Canals

Which two gods were honored at the Templo Mayor?

• Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca

• Mictlantecuhtli and Xipe Totec

• Cihuacoatl and Tlazolteotl

What type of houses did commoners in Tenochtitlán typically build?

• Wooden houses

• Adobe houses

• Mud huts

• Stone houses

What was the main purpose of the aqueducts built by the Aztec?

• To transport goods

• To drain swamps

• To connect cities

• To carry fresh water

What was the name of the ball game played by the Aztec?

• Tlachtli

• Chinampas

• Ullamaliztli

• Pok-a-tok

What did the Aztec use to make their clothing?

• Bamboo and hemp

• Leather and fur

• Cotton and maguey fibers

• Silk and wool

What was the Sacred Precinct in Tenochtitlán?

• A residential area

• A religious center

• A marketplace

• A farming district

How did the Aztec adapt to their swampy environment?

• By moving to drier land

• By creating chinampas

• By using boats for transport

• By building tall buildings

What type of food did the Aztec NOT eat?

• Rice

• Corn

• Frogs

• Fish