Span 2 Los Aztecas

What two factors enabled the Aztecs to build a successful empire?

• agriculture and military

• sports and art

• religion and government

• architecture and philosophy

Where did the Aztecs originated from...

• Northern Mexico

• Central Mexico

• Spain

• The Yucatan Peninsula

Chinampas are...

• ancient temples

• artificial islands

• Aztec gods

• artificial waterways

Typical Aztec crops included...

• oranges, wheat, potatoes

• onions, tomatoes, jalapenos

• chocolate, avocados, rice

• corn, beans, squashes

What are some Spanish words influenced by the Aztec language?

• kayak, karate

• algebra, naranja

• avocado, chocolate

• gato, sacapuntas

The Aztecs are known for practicing...

• yoga

• theater

• spiritual dances

• human sacrifices

Where did they build their city?

• An island in Pacific Ocean

• On top of a volcano

• Lake Texcoco

• Lacandon Jungle

What was the language of the Aztecs?

• Spanish

• English

• Nahuatl

• Aztecan

What other names where the Aztecs known as?

• Tenochca or Mexica

• Maya or Yucatan

• Aztlan o Azteco

• Inca or Machu Piccu

Today their city is Modern Day....

• Cabo

• Cancun

• Mexico City

• Tijuana