Aztec Empire Study Guide Quiz

Where was the Aztec Empire located?

• Central Mexico

• South America

• North America

• Europe

What was the name of the Aztec capital city?

• Tenochtitlán

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment for farming?

• By building chinampas (floating gardens)

• By using terraced farming

• By practicing slash-and-burn agriculture

• By relying on hunting and gathering

Who was the most important god in Aztec religion?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Quetzalcoatl

Name three achievements of the Aztecs.

What was the purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec culture?

• To appease the gods and ensure the survival of their people

• To demonstrate power over enemies

• To reduce population size

• To celebrate harvest festivals

How did Hernán Cortés contribute to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• By forming alliances with enemy tribes of the Aztecs

• By introducing new agricultural techniques

• By establishing trade routes

• By building new cities

What role did warriors play in Aztec society?

• Highly respected members of society who protected and expanded the empire

• Traders of goods and creators of art

• Conductors of religious ceremonies

• Builders of infrastructure

What was the function of Tlatelolco in the Aztec economy?

• A major center for trade

• A religious temple

• A military training ground

• A royal palace

How did the Spanish conquest impact the Aztec civilization?

• The Spanish had a positive effect on Aztec civilization because they helped modernize the society.

• The Spanish conquest led to the collapse of the Aztec Empire.

• The Spanish conquest had no significant impact on the Aztec civilization.

• The Spanish conquest improved the Aztec economy.