WorksheetsAztec Civilization and Legends Quiz
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
What sign did the god of the sun tell the Aztec people to look for when searching for a place to build their city?
A rainbow over a mountain
An eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus
A jaguar sleeping under a tree
A river flowing through a valley
What does the word "nomadic" mean as used in the passage?
Building large cities
Moving around often in search of food; not settled in one place
Living near lakes and rivers
Growing crops in one area
According to the legend, where did the Aztec people finally settle and build their city?
On a mountain top
In a desert
On a swampy island in Lake Texcoco
In a forest
What is the name of the city the Aztec people built, and what does its name mean?
Tenochtitlán, which means "the place of the prickly pear"
Chichen Itza, which means "the city of water"
Machu Picchu, which means "old mountain"
Teotihuacan, which means "city of the gods"
Why do you think the eagle and serpent are still shown on the flag of Mexico today? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
Because they are common animals in Mexico
Because they represent the Aztec legend of how their city was founded
Because they are symbols of peace
Because they were the favorite animals of the Aztec king
What sign did the god of the sun tell the Aztec people to look for when searching for a place to build their city?
An eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus
A rainbow over a mountain
A river flowing through a forest
A jaguar sleeping under a tree
What does the word "nomadic" mean as used in the passage?
Building large cities
Moving around often in search of food; not settled in one place
Living near lakes and rivers
Worshipping the sun
According to the passage, where did the Aztec people finally settle and build their city?
On a mountain top
On a swampy island in Lake Texcoco
In a desert
In a dense forest
Why did the Aztec people stop wandering and settle down to build a city?
They found gold in the area
They received a sign from their god as described in a legend
They were tired of traveling
They wanted to be close to the Maya
How is the legend of the eagle and the serpent remembered in Mexico today?
Through traditional songs
By building statues in every city
By showing the eagle and serpent on the flag of Mexico
By naming cities after the eagle
What does the name Tenochtitlán mean?
The land of the sun
The place of the prickly pear
The city of gold
The home of the eagle
What was unusual about the city of Tenochtitlán to the first Europeans who visited it?
It was built on an island in the middle of a lake.
It was located in a desert.
It was made entirely of wood.
It had no roads or canals.
What is a causeway?
A raised road built over water to connect islands to a mainland
A type of boat used for fishing
A tall building used for ceremonies
A bridge made of wood and rope
How did the Aztec people travel around their capital city?
By canoes
By horses
By walking only
By bicycles
Why might the Europeans have been surprised when they saw Tenochtitlán?
It was a large, advanced city with pyramids and a big population.
It was a small village with no buildings.
It was empty and abandoned.
It was made entirely of gold.
Which of the following best describes the network of canals in Tenochtitlán?
They linked different parts of the city.
They were used only for fishing.
They were built for decoration.
They separated the city from the mainland.
What does the image most likely show about life in Tenochtitlán?
People used canoes to travel around the city.
People only walked everywhere.
People used cars to travel.
People did not travel at all.
What was unusual about the city of Tenochtitlán to the first Europeans who visited it?
It was built in the middle of a lake and people traveled around the city in canoes.
It was located in a desert and had no water nearby.
It was a very small village with only a few people.
It was made entirely out of wood.
What is a causeway?
A raised road built over water to connect islands to a mainland
A type of boat used for fishing
A tall building used for ceremonies
A bridge made of ropes and wood
How did the Aztecs travel around their capital city of Tenochtitlán?
By canoes
By horses
By walking only
By bicycles
Why might the first Europeans have been surprised when they saw Tenochtitlán?
Because it was a large, advanced city built on an island in a lake
Because it was empty and abandoned
Because it was made of gold
Because it was underground
Which of the following best describes how Tenochtitlán was connected to the mainland?
By three wide causeways
By underground tunnels
By bridges made of vines
By floating rafts
What does the passage suggest about the civilization of Tenochtitlán?
It was more advanced than the Europeans expected to find.
It was a small, simple village.
It was only used for farming.
It was a temporary settlement.
What role did canals play in Tenochtitlán?
They linked different parts of the city.
They were used only for fishing.
They separated the city from the mainland.
They were used to store water for drinking.
What type of clothing did Aztec men typically wear?
Loincloths and cloaks
Long skirts and blouses
Suits and ties
Shorts and t-shirts
What activity was the girl inside the house learning from her mother?
Cooking
Weaving
Painting
Dancing
What does the tying together of the bride’s blouse and the groom’s cloak symbolize in Aztec culture?
Wealth and prosperity
The connection between a husband and wife
The start of a new year
Friendship between families
Why do you think mothers and daughters were preparing for a wedding feast in Aztec home life?
To celebrate a birthday
To honor the gods
To mark a marriage ceremony
To welcome a new neighbor
How were Aztec houses described in the passage?
Large mansions with stone walls
One-room houses with thatched roofs and mud walls
Apartments with glass windows
Wooden cabins with tiled roofs
Why do you think the Aztec tied the bride’s blouse to the groom’s cloak during the wedding ceremony?
To keep the clothes from getting lost
To symbolize the connection between husband and wife
To make the ceremony longer
To show off their weaving skills
What type of clothing did Aztec men typically wear?
Loincloths and cloaks
Long skirts and blouses
Suits and ties
Jeans and t-shirts
What was a common feature of Aztec houses?
Thatched roofs and mud walls
Glass windows and brick walls
Wooden floors and metal roofs
Stone towers and marble floors
What activity was the girl inside the house learning from her mother?
Weaving
Cooking
Painting
Dancing
What special event were mothers and daughters preparing for in the passage?
A wedding feast
A birthday party
A harvest festival
A market day
During the Aztec wedding ceremony, what is tied together as a symbol of connection?
The bride’s blouse and the groom’s cloak
Two wedding rings
The bride’s hair and the groom’s belt
Two candles
Why do you think the Aztec tied the bride’s blouse to the groom’s cloak during the wedding ceremony?
To symbolize the connection between husband and wife
To keep the clothes from getting lost
To make the ceremony longer
To show off their weaving skills
Based on the passage, how did Aztec women contribute to their households?
By weaving and preparing for feasts
By building houses
By hunting animals
By writing books
Imagine you are visiting an Aztec neighborhood. What might you see and hear? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.
People weaving, preparing for feasts, and houses with thatched roofs and mud walls
People driving cars and using cell phones
Skyscrapers and busy streets
People swimming in pools and playing video games
What does the word "reign" mean?
A type of weather
A period of time in which a king or queen rules
A kind of food
A type of building
What disturbing events happened during Moctezuma II's reign?
There was a festival and a parade
There was a drought, a comet appeared, and lightning struck a temple
The city grew larger
The people celebrated a holiday
Why did Moctezuma and his priests worry about the strange events?
They thought it meant good luck
They believed the events were warnings from the gods
They wanted to have a party
They thought it would rain soon
What did the Aztec people fear might happen because of the strange signs?
The world might end
They would become rich
They would find new land
The weather would get better
What was the real source of the "doomsday" that came to the Aztec Empire?
The gods
A ghostly woman
Spanish soldiers from Europe
A giant animal
What does the word "reign" mean?
A type of weather
A period of time in which a king or queen rules
A kind of celebration
A type of building
What disturbing event happened during Moctezuma II's reign?
A great festival was held
A comet appeared in the sky
The city grew larger
The Spanish left the area
Why did Moctezuma and his priests worry about the strange events?
They thought it meant good luck
They believed the events were warnings from the gods
They wanted to celebrate the events
They thought it would bring more rain
What did the Aztec people believe about the end of their world?
It would end peacefully
It would end violently and suddenly
It would never end
It would end with a big party
What was the real source of the "doomsday" that came to the Aztec Empire?
The gods
A ghostly woman
Spanish soldiers from Europe
A giant storm
Why might the disturbing signs during Moctezuma’s reign have troubled the people of Tenochtitlán?
The signs were fun to watch
The people thought the signs meant the gods were happy
The people believed the signs meant the world might end soon and that they were not succeeding in persuading the gods to delay this end
The signs meant more food would come
