Five Facts - Aztecs

The video explores five fascinating facts about the Aztecs, including their pantheon of gods and artistic representations, the importance of education and specialized schools, innovative agricultural practices like chinampa and the construction of Tenochtitlan, the creation of chocolate and its use as currency, and unique marriage customs. Each fact highlights a different aspect of Aztec culture and society.

What was the primary way the Aztecs expressed their devotion to their gods?

• Through building monuments

• By writing poems

• By creating artworks

• Through music and dance

What was the purpose of the chinampas created by the Aztecs?

• To house the nobility

• To grow crops efficiently

• To provide defense against invaders

• To serve as religious sites

What inspired the Aztecs to build the city of Tenochtitlan?

• A dream of the emperor

• A prophecy about a great city

• A strategic military location

• The need for more land

How did the Aztecs view cocoa beans?

• As a gift from their god

• As a common food ingredient

• As a decoration for ceremonies

• As a tool for trade with Europeans

What does the phrase 'tie the knot' originate from in Aztec culture?

• The practice of tying clothes during weddings

• The method of creating chinampas

• The way they stored cocoa beans

• The way they built their homes