Exploring the Aztec Empire

What was the main purpose of Aztec religious ceremonies?

• To entertain the gods

• To ensure good harvests and success

• To celebrate the Aztec New Year

• To honor the Aztec warriors

Which of the following was an important food in the daily life of the Aztec people?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize (corn)

• Potatoes

What is a notable feature of Aztec architecture?

• Pyramids with flat tops

• Round stone houses

• Wooden skyscrapers

• Underground tunnels

Which of the following was the highest social class in Aztec society?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Artisans

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

• Chichen Itza

What was the Aztec writing system primarily based on?

• Alphabetic letters

• Hieroglyphs

• Pictographs

• Cuneiform

Which god was considered the most important in Aztec religion?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Tezcatlipoca

Which of the following was a major Aztec city besides Tenochtitlan?

• Cuzco

• Teotihuacan

• Texcoco

• Palenque

What language did the Aztecs primarily speak?

• Nahuatl

• Quechua

• Mayan

• Aymara

What did the Aztecs use to keep time and track religious festivals

• clocks

• sundials

• calendars

• constellations