The Rise and Innovations of the Aztec Empire

What was the sign that led the Aztecs to establish their capital city?

• A comet in the sky

• A jaguar roaring at the moon

• A rainbow over the mountains

• An eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake

What was one of the main challenges the Aztecs faced when building Tenochtitlan?

• Hostile neighboring tribes

• Lack of building materials

• Frequent earthquakes

• Transportation across the lake

How did the Aztecs ensure a steady supply of fresh water to their city?

• By digging canals from the ocean

• By constructing aqueducts from nearby springs

• By importing water from distant rivers

• By using desalination technology

What innovative agricultural technique did the Aztecs develop to grow crops?

• Hydroponics

• Vertical farming

• Terrace farming

• Chinampas or floating gardens

Which crops were primarily grown using the chinampas method?

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Bananas, pineapples, and mangoes

What was the Triple Alliance?

• A trade agreement with European explorers

• A military alliance with neighboring tribes

• An alliance with the cities of Kopan and Texcoco

• A peace treaty with the Mayan Empire

What was a consequence of the Aztec Empire's rapid expansion?

• Peaceful coexistence with all neighbors

• Resentment and threats from other city-states

• Widespread famine

• Increased trade with Europe

What was a key aspect of Aztec religious practices?

• Animal sacrifices

• Human sacrifices to appease the gods

• Monotheistic worship

• Worship of natural elements only

Why did the Aztecs perform human sacrifices?

• To maintain order in the universe

• To reduce the population

• To entertain the masses

• To punish criminals

Which two gods were prominently worshiped at the Templo Mayor?

• Tezcatlipoca and Chalchiuhtlicue

• Xochipilli and Centeotl

• Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl and Xipe Totec