Burned human remains discovered beneath surface of Mexico City

Archaeologists discovered ashes near a square in Mexico City, dating back to the end of the Aztec Empire. They also found 13 intricately decorated incense burners in a family home's courtyard, used for rituals marking the end of a life cycle. The altar dates to the Spanish conquest era. The house, located in a quarter of Tenochtitlan, featured a large room connected to five smaller rooms, including a kitchen.

Where were the ashes discovered that date back to the end of the Aztec Empire?

• In a cave in Tenochtitlan

• Near a square in Mexico City

• In a temple in Chichen Itza

• Under a pyramid in Teotihuacan

What was the purpose of the courtyard area where the incense burners were found?

• To conduct rituals marking the end of a life cycle

• To store food supplies

• To host market gatherings

• To serve as a military training ground

How many intricately decorated incense burners were discovered?

• 20

• 15

• 13

• 10

In which part of the Aztec city was the house located?

• In the center of Tenochtitlan

• In the northern quarter of Tenochtitlan

• In the southern quarter of Tenochtitlan

• In the western quarter of Tenochtitlan

What was one of the smaller rooms in the house believed to be?

• A kitchen

• A storage room

• A study

• A bedroom