The Aztecs

Fill in the blank: The Aztecs believed they would receive a sign from the gods in the form of an eagle perched on a great cactus with 'his wings stretched out toward the rays of the ____.'

• sun

• moon

• stars

• earth

The Aztecs told a legend about the beginnings of their empire. What did this legend describe?

• The founding of Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco

• The creation of the world by the gods

• The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors

• The fall of the Aztec empire

Fill in the blank: The Aztecs entered the Valley of Mexico in the mid-____ C.E.

• 15

• 12

• 14

• 16

The Aztecs created one of the great empires of the medieval world by:

• forming strategic alliances and military conquests

• developing advanced technology and science

• establishing a vast trade network

• promoting cultural and artistic achievements

The term 'Aztecs' refers to:

• a group of indigenous people from Mexico

• a type of ancient architecture

• a traditional Mexican dish

• a historical period in Europe

A 'causeway' is:

• a type of bridge

• a type of vehicle

• a type of building

• a type of plant

'Conformity' is defined as:

• The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.

• The ability to think independently and make personal decisions.

• The process of questioning and challenging established norms.

• The state of being different from others.

'Mercenary' means:

• a soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

• a person who works solely for monetary gain

• a loyal and devoted individual

• a person who volunteers for a cause

The term 'plaza' refers to:

• a type of public square or marketplace

• a type of building material

• a type of vehicle

• a type of clothing

Tenochtitlán is:

• a city in ancient Egypt

• a city in ancient Mesopotamia

• the capital of the Aztec Empire

• a city in ancient Greece