Aztec Founding Myth Quiz

What did Huitzilopochtli promise the Mexicas?

• To lead them to a new land

• To give them gold

• To make them rulers of the world

• To teach them farming

What did the presence of lakes and canals facilitate in the Aztec region?

• Transportation and trade networks

• Mining operations

• Fishing expeditions

• Hunting trips

How did the environment of the Valley of Mexico benefit the Aztecs?

• It allowed for agriculture and trade

• It made travel difficult

• It limited their resources

• It caused frequent droughts

On what type of landform was Tenochtitlan built?

• Island in Lake Texcoco

• Mountain plateau

• Desert plain

• Coastal peninsula

How many great causeways connected Tenochtitlan to the mainland?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

What was the Aztec political system centered around?

• The Triple Alliance

• A single king

• A democracy

• A council of elders

What were chinampas?

• Man-made islands for farming

• Stone pyramids

• Underground tunnels

• Large temples

What materials did the Aztecs use to build chinampas?

• Wooden frames, mud, reeds, and lake sediment

• Bricks and mortar

• Stone and sand

• Clay and straw

What type of trees did the Aztecs plant along the edges of chinampas?

• Willow trees

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

• Palm trees

What was a major benefit of chinampas?

• They could produce several harvests each year

• They provided drinking water

• They were used for ceremonies

• They were used for animal grazing