Aztec Vocabulary Quiz

What is a "chinampa" and how was it used by the Aztecs?

• A type of weapon used in battles

• A floating garden used for agriculture

• A ceremonial headdress

• A type of currency

Which word describes a system of government where a king or queen has complete control?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is an "aqueduct" and how did it benefit the Aztecs?

• A type of boat used for fishing

• A bridge for transporting goods

• A structure for carrying water

• A tool for farming

The Aztecs built "dikes" to manage water levels. What is a "dike"?

• A type of house

• A wall to prevent flooding

• A type of weapon

• A ceremonial dance

Which word best describes something that is very stiff and does not bend easily?

• Flexible

• Rigid

• Soft

• Fragile

What does the word "purchase" mean in the context of the Aztecs?

• To sell goods

• To buy or acquire something

• To build a structure

• To perform a ritual

What is a "basin" and how might it have been important to the Aztecs?

• A type of clothing

• A container for holding water

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

What does absolute mean?

• Complete; 100%

• Partial; 75%

• A quarter; 25%

• Half; 50%

How did the Aztecs use "chinampas" to support their civilization?

• For building homes

• For growing crops

• For religious ceremonies

• For making weapons

What role did "aqueducts" play in the daily life of the Aztecs?

• They were used for transportation

• They provided a source of entertainment

• They supplied water to cities

• They were used as defensive walls