The Fall of the Aztec Empire

The Fall of the Aztec Empire

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

7th - 12th Grade

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Mia Campbell

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The video explores the rise and fall of the Aztec Empire under Montezuma, highlighting the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés. It details Montezuma's capture, the Aztec people's rebellion, and the consequential Night of Sorrow. Cortés's eventual return and conquest of the Aztecs are discussed, along with the discovery of gold believed to be part of Montezuma's treasure. The video concludes with the unresolved mystery of the gold's origins.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary motivation for the Spanish to explore the Aztec Empire?

To establish trade routes

To learn about Aztec culture

To spread Christianity

To find gold

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hernán Cortés ensure his men would not retreat to Cuba?

He promised them riches

He burned their ships

He threatened them with punishment

He offered them land

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Montezuma's address to his people?

He was overthrown and killed

He was celebrated as a hero

He was reinstated as a powerful leader

He was exiled from the city

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is referred to as the 'Night of Sorrow'?

The Spanish escape with gold

The capture of Montezuma

The Spanish retreat from Tenochtitlan

The Aztec rebellion against the Spanish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of most of the Spanish soldiers during the 'Night of Sorrow'?

They returned to Cuba

They were captured by the Aztecs

They successfully escaped with the gold

They drowned with the gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After rebuilding his forces, what was Cortés' main objective upon returning to the Aztec Empire?

To establish a new settlement

To convert the Aztecs to Christianity

To retrieve the lost gold

To negotiate peace with the Aztecs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the gold collected by the conquistadors was supposed to be sent back to Spain?

50%

30%

20%

10%

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