Aztec Intro

Which modern-day countries were part of Mesoamerica?

• Canada and USA

• Mexico, Belize, Guatemala

• Brazil and Argentina

• Spain and Portugal

What is the significance of the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerican history?

• Last civilization

• First civilization

• Largest civilization

• Most warlike civilization

Which of the following best describes Tenochtitlan's location?

• Mountainous

• Coastal

• Island in a lake

• Desert

What is the primary purpose of chinampas in Aztec farming?

• To create floating homes

• To provide areas for cultivation in shallow lakes

• To build defensive structures

• To store water for irrigation

Which civilization is known for using chinampas?

• Egyptians

• Aztecs

• Greeks

• Romans

What was the role of local officials in the Aztec Empire?

• To rule independently

• To govern city-states with loyalty to the emperor

• To overthrow the emperor

• To collect taxes for themselves

Which group held most of the political power and wealth in Aztec society?

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Merchants

• Slaves

This is a term for "Middle America" refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Northern part of South America.

• Sub Sahara

• Mesoamerica

• Big Mexico

• Caribbeano Centralio

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

Which of the following was a major agricultural technique used by the Aztecs to grow crops on lake surfaces?

• Terrace farming

• Chinampas

• Slash-and-burn

• Crop rotation