Aztecs and Incas Quiz

Where was the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, located?

• On the mainland of Central Mexico

• On an island in a lake

• In the Andes mountains

• In the Amazon rainforest

What was the primary agricultural technique used by the Aztecs to grow crops?

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn agriculture

• Chinampas

• Crop rotation

Which of the following was a major reason for the Aztec Empire's expansion?

• Trade agreements

• Diplomatic alliances

• Conquest and warfare

• Religious conversion

Who conquered the Aztec Empire in 1519?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was the primary crop grown by the Incas using terrace farming?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Maize

What was the Inca method of record-keeping called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Quipu

• Cuneiform

• Pictographs

What was the capital of the Inca Empire?

• Tula

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuzco

• Machu Picchu

Which animal was important to the Incas for food, transportation, and wool?

• Horses

• Llamas

• Elephants

• Camels

What was the role of the Inca Emperor's wife when he was absent?

• She had no official role

• She took over his duties

• She led the army

• She managed religious ceremonies

What was a significant architectural achievement of the Incas?

• The Great Wall

• The Colosseum

• Machu Picchu

• The Parthenon