Exploring the Mysteries of the Pyramids of the Sun

What did Montezuma believe the floating mountain on the sea represented?

• A new trading opportunity

• The return of a powerful god

• A natural disaster

• A new land to conquer

What was the floating mountain actually?

• A large iceberg

• A Spanish galleon

• A volcanic island

• A mirage

What significant discovery was made in Mexico City in 1978?

• A new species of plant

• A heavy slab with bar reliefs

• A hidden treasure

• An ancient manuscript

What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Teotihuacan

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Palenque

What was the main reason for the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Economic collapse

• Spanish conquest and diseases

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts

What was the purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec culture?

• To entertain the public

• To earn the benevolence of the gods

• To punish criminals

• To train warriors

Which god was particularly opposed to human sacrifices in the Aztec pantheon?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tezcatlipoca

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tlaloc

What was the name of the Aztec moon goddess depicted on the stone disk found during excavations?

• Tlazolteotl

• Chalchiuhtlicue

• Xochiquetzal

• Coyolxauhqui

What was the ancient city of Teotihuacan known for?

• Its large population

• Its advanced technology

• Its grand pyramids

• Its powerful navy

What is one theory about the sudden decline of Teotihuacan?

• A change in climate

• A volcanic eruption

• An invasion by another civilization

• A massive earthquake