5th Grade S.S. Indigenous Civilizations 5

What was Tenochtitlán?

• A city built on a mountain

• The capital of the Aztec Empire

• A small farming village

• A desert trading post

How was Tenochtitlán built on a lake?

• It floated on large wooden rafts

• It was built on islands connected by causeways

• It was located on dry land near the lake

• It was built underground

What were chinampas?

• Large stone pyramids

• Floating gardens used for farming

• Underground water tunnels

• Markets where Aztecs traded goods

Why were aqueducts important to Tenochtitlán?

• They helped move soldiers across the city

• They carried fresh water to the city

• They protected the city from floods

• They provided a place for religious ceremonies

What was the purpose of the Templo Mayor?

• It was a government building

• It was a temple for religious ceremonies

• It was a place for warriors to train

• It was a large storage house for food

Who was Moctezuma II?

• The leader of the Spanish explorers

• The last emperor of the Maya

• An Aztec ruler who expanded the empire

• A famous Aztec warrior

How did Moctezuma II treat the Spanish when they arrived?

• He immediately attacked them

• He welcomed them with gifts and hospitality

• He ignored them and left the city

• He asked other Native groups to fight them

What happened to Moctezuma II?

• He became an ally of the Spanish and ruled Spain

• He left Tenochtitlán and started a new city

• He was captured and later died after unrest in the city

• He led the Spanish army in battles against the Aztecs

Why was Tenochtitlán an advanced city for its time?

• It had complex canals, aqueducts, and large temples

• It was built entirely out of gold

• It had no need for roads or transportation

• It only had small houses and no big buildings

What led to the downfall of Tenochtitlán?

• The city sank into the lake

• Spanish conquest and diseases weakened the Aztecs

• The Aztecs moved to another place willingly

• A large earthquake destroyed everything