The Rise and Fall of the Aztecs

What was the original name of the people who later became known as the Aztecs?

• Inca

• Mexica

• Maya

• Olmec

Which of the following was a key agricultural technique used by the Aztecs?

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn

• Irrigation and terraces

• Hydroponics

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

Explain why Moctezuma II welcomed Hernán Cortés into Tenochtitlán.

• He wanted to form an alliance with the Spaniards.

• He hoped to learn about the Spaniards and discover their weaknesses.

• He was forced to do so by his advisors.

• He wanted to convert to Christianity.

What was the impact of smallpox on the native population after the Spanish colonization?

• It had no significant impact.

• It killed nearly eighty percent of the native population.

• It only affected the Spanish settlers.

• It was quickly eradicated.

Analyze the strategic actions taken by Cortés to conquer the Aztec Empire.

• He formed alliances with other native tribes.

• He used advanced weaponry and horses.

• He cut off supplies to Tenochtitlán and continued to battle the native people.

• All of the above

What was the significance of the eagle with a snake in its mouth on the Mexican flag?

• It represents the Spanish conquest.

• It is an ancient symbol of the Aztec Empire.

• It symbolizes peace and prosperity.

• It is a modern addition with no historical significance.

Discuss the reasons why the Aztec Empire was vulnerable to Spanish conquest.

• The Aztecs had inferior technology compared to the Spaniards.

• The Aztecs were weakened by internal conflicts.

• The introduction of diseases by the Spaniards.

• All of the above

What crops did the Aztecs raise for trade in their marketplaces?

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Maize, avocados, beans, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and chilies

• Rice, soybeans, and millet

• Potatoes, cassava, and yams

Evaluate the long-term effects of the Spanish conquest on the Aztec civilization.

• The Aztec culture was completely erased.

• The Aztec civilization continued to thrive independently.

• The Aztec culture influenced modern Mexico despite the conquest.

• The Aztec civilization was unaffected by the Spanish conquest.