Predominant factors in Pre-Hispanic Cultures

What was Tenochtitlan at the time of the Spanish Conquest?

• A small village

• A military fort

• The capital of the Mexica Empire

• A trading post

How many inhabitants did Tenochtitlan have at its peak?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What was the main source of wealth for Tenochtitlan?

• Trade with Europe

• Tribute from conquered regions

• Agriculture

• Mining

What inspired the layout of Tenochtitlan?

• The city of Teotihuacan

• Spanish cities

• Ancient Rome

• Mayan architecture

What was located at the heart of Tenochtitlan?

• The military barracks

• The marketplace

• The royal palace

• The Sacred Precinct

How many people could the Sacred Precinct hold?

• 5,000

• 8,000

• 10,000

• 12,000

What happened to Tenochtitlan after its fall in 1521?

• It was abandoned

• It was rebuilt as a tourist site

• The Spaniards built Mexico City on its ruins

• It became a historical park

What type of buildings were adjacent to the Sacred Precinct?

• Military barracks

• Administration buildings

• Commoners' homes

• Marketplaces

What was a significant feature of Tenochtitlan's architecture?

• Underground tunnels

• Brightly painted pyramids

• Thatched roofs

• Wooden structures

What did the Spaniards name the new city built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?

• Aztec City

• Mexico City

• Viceroyalty City

• New Tenochtitlan