Historia de México- Los Aztecas

Which of these things are needed for a civilization to develop and thrive?

• A staple food crop

• Access to water

• a warm climate

• livestock

Who were the first inhabitants of Southern Mexico, and where did they immigrate there from?

• Paleo Indians, the north

• Incas, the south

• Vikings, the north

• Europeans, from the east (by sea)

Who were the first inhabitants of Southern Mexico?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Olmecs

• Toltecs

What uses of the available limestone allowed the Mayans to build their civilization successfully? Check all that apply!

• they could use it to build long lasting buildings

• it could filter water

• they used it to make weapons

• they used it to make ovens and other cooking utensils

What symbol were the modern day Aztecs searching for when they founded their city?

(a)  

What was Tenochtitlán known for?

• 
  Being the capital of the Mayan Empire

• Being the capital of the Aztec Empire

• Being a Spanish settlementBeing a famous trading post

• 
  Being a Spanish settlement

How did the Aztecs come to power?

• They conquered the Toltecs

• The three Toltec cities unified

• They conquered the Mayans

• They conquered the Olmecs

What were the benefits of building their city in Lake Texcoco (Choose all that apply)

• easy to defend

• plentiful food

• plentiful water

• everyone was a great swimmer

What was the purpose of the "Flower Wars"

• capture enemies for ritual human sacrifice

• capture enemies for labor

• Capture enemies to make them soldieers

• Capture enemies to be teachers

What things were part of the Colombian Exchange?

• religion

• culture

• economy

• money