The Rich Culture of the Aztecs

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tenochtitlán

• Teotihuacan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

The Aztecs believed in many gods and performed rituals to ensure their favor. What was one of the practices they used?

• Animal sacrifice

• Human sacrifice

• Plant offerings

• Dance rituals

The Aztecs developed innovative farming techniques, including ________, which allowed them to grow crops on water.

• Terracing

• Chinampas

• Irrigation

• Crop rotation

Which of the following crops was NOT a main crop of the Aztecs?

• Maize

• Beans

• Squash

• Rice

The Aztec city of Tenochtitlán was built on an island in the middle of which lake?

• Lake Texcoco

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Chapala

• Lake Xochimilco

The famous Templo Mayor was dedicated to which gods?

• Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca

• Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc

• Xipe Totec and Xochipilli

• Tonatiuh and Tlazolteotl

Education in Aztec society was important for both boys and girls. Boys were trained in various skills, such as ________, while girls learned about household duties.

• Cooking

• Warfare

• Weaving

• Singing

The decline of the Aztec Empire began in the early 16th century when Spanish conquistadors arrived. Who led these conquistadors?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

The Aztecs traded goods with neighboring tribes. Which of the following was NOT one of the goods they traded?

• Cacao

• Textiles

• Pottery

• Gold

The legacy of the Aztecs can still be seen in Mexico's culture, language, and traditions. True or False?

• True

• False