Aztecs

What happened on La Noche Triste?

• The Spanish fled from Tenochtitlan.

• The Spanish arrived in Tenochtitlan.

• The Spanish conquered the Aztecs.

• A gold bar was found buried in Mexico City.

Which detail best supports the idea that the Aztecs built a great civilization?

• They were ruled by Montezuma II.

• They were a wandering people.

• They were defeated by the Spanish.

• Their empire thrived for about 200 years.

According to Michael Smith, the Aztec gold bar is important because _________.

• it's the first real evidence of a key historical event

• it was created from melted jewelry

• the Spanish wanted to steal it

• it weighs 4 pounds and measures 10 inches long

Which country would you visit if you wanted to see the Aztec ruins?

• Peru

• Chile

• Guatemala

• Mexico

What was a common religious practice among the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incans?

• Monotheism

• Human sacrifice

• Ancestor worship

• Totemism

What 2 civilizations were located in Central America?

• Songhai and Aztec

• Aztec and Mayan

• Mayan and Mughal

• Incan and Mayan

What was the primary material used by the Aztecs for their tools and weapons?

• Obsidian

• Iron

• Bronze

• Steel

Which scientific method did the Aztecs use to enhance agricultural productivity?

• Hydroponics

• Chinampas

• Terracing

• Crop rotation

What was the Aztec understanding of the solar system?

• Heliocentric model

• Geocentric model

• Flat Earth model

• Multiverse theory

Which natural resource was most crucial for the Aztec economy?

• Gold

• Silver

• Cocoa beans

• Salt