Aztec Culture and Beliefs

Who were the first people to discover chocolate?

• The Egyptians

• The Aztecs

• The Greeks

• The Romans

What did the Aztecs believe cacao beans were?

• A curse from the gods

• A gift from the gods

• A common fruit

• A type of currency

Before settling in Mexico, what was the lifestyle of the Aztecs?

• Farmers

• Nomads

• Merchants

• Fishermen

Who was one of the most important gods to the Aztecs?

• Zeus

• Ra

• Tlaloc

• Odin

What did the Aztecs do to keep their gods happy?

• Built temples

• Made sacrifices

• Sang songs

• Held festivals

Where was the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, located in relation to modern-day cities?

• New York City

• Mexico City

• Los Angeles

• Rio de Janeiro

What surrounded Tenochtitlán?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Volcanoes and mountains

• Rivers and lakes

What did the Aztecs build that was similar to the Egyptians?

• Bridges

• Temples and pyramids

• Roads

• Aqueducts

What was highly valued by the Aztecs in battle?

• Intelligence

• Wealth

• Strength and ferocity

• Diplomacy

What did the Aztecs never invent despite their architectural achievements?

• The wheel

• The plow

• The compass

• The pulley