WorksheetsAztec Empire Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 31mins
In which modern-day country did the Aztec Empire grow around the 13th century?
Mexico
Brazil
Canada
Spain
By the early 16th century, approximately how many people did the Aztec Empire rule?
Over 5-6 million people
Over 1 million people
Over 10 million people
Over 500,000 people
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
Chichen Itza
Tzintzuntzan
Oaxaca
What religious practice did the Aztecs routinely perform to honor their gods?
Human sacrifice
Animal sacrifice
Meditation
Fasting
Which of the following features were found in the capital city of Tenochtitlan?
Canals, causeways, and bridges
Pyramids, statues, and fountains
Roads, tunnels, and aqueducts
Walls, towers, and gates
What was the name of the Aztec agricultural innovation involving floating gardens?
Chinampas
Terraces
Greenhouses
Irrigation ditches
What were tributary states required to do in the Aztec Empire?
Pay money or tribute to the Aztec Empire
Send soldiers to the Aztec army
Convert to the Aztec religion
Build temples for the Aztecs
How does Cortes view the city of Tenochtitlan?
He views it with admiration.
He views it with indifference.
He views it with hostility.
He views it with confusion.
How did the Aztec adapt to their environment?
By building floating gardens.
By moving to the mountains.
By relying only on hunting.
By avoiding agriculture.
What was Tenochtitlán built on?
A salt lake
A mountain
A desert
A forest
How many artificial causeways led to Tenochtitlán?
Four
Two
Six
Eight
Who was Hernan Cortes?
Spanish conquistador
Aztec King
Portuguese explorer
French nobleman
What did Aztec King Montezuma II initially believe about Hernan Cortes?
He was a merchant
He was Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent"
He was a pirate
He was a priest
Quetzalcoatl was an Aztec god associated with which of the following?
Fire and war
Light, smooth skin, feathers, and a promise to return from the east
Rain and agriculture
Darkness and the underworld
What is a fun fact about the Aztecs before the arrival of Europeans?
They had never seen horses
They had never seen gold
They had never built pyramids
They had never used boats
What valuable resource was found in huge amounts in Tenochtitlan?
Silver
Gold
Copper
Diamonds
What happened to Montezuma II after Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan?
He was crowned king
He was taken prisoner
He escaped to Spain
He became Cortes' ally
When Cortes returned to Tenochtitlan in May 1521, what strategy did he use?
Direct attack
Negotiation
Siege
Retreat
Why might the Spanish want to portray the Aztec emperor as a superstitious native who believed Cortés was a god?
To justify their conquest by making the Aztec seem less intelligent
To show respect for Aztec culture
To encourage peaceful relations
To avoid conflict with the Aztec
Why might the Aztec have created the story that Moctezuma believed Cortés was a god?
To justify not attacking the Spanish right away
To celebrate their military strength
To show their technological advancements
To promote trade with the Spanish
How did the Spanish conquer according to the learning material?
Through peaceful negotiation
Through deceit and use of wholesale terror
Through trade and alliances
Through agricultural development
What was referred to as the "invisible warrior" during the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Guns
Disease
Horses
Cannons
Which modern-day country was the center of the Inca Empire?
Peru
Brazil
Argentina
Ecuador
During which years did the Inca Empire exist?
1438–1533 AD
1200–1300 AD
1600–1700 AD
1000–1100 AD
What does the term "Inca" mean?
Elite
Warrior
Farmer
Merchant
At its height, approximately how many people lived in the Inca civilization?
15 million
5 million
1 million
50 million
What was the mit’a system in the Inca Empire?
Mandatory system of labor to the empire
Religious ritual
Trade agreement with neighboring tribes
Military training program
Which of the following did the Inca NOT have?
Slaves
Currency
Written language
All of the above
What were the three basic principles of the Inca law code?
Don’t steal, don’t lie, don’t cheat
Don’t fight, don’t steal, don’t cheat
Don’t lie, don’t fight, don’t steal
Don’t cheat, don’t fight, don’t lie
What was the consequence for breaking one of the three main Inca principles?
Imprisonment
Public execution in city squares
Exile from the city
Fines and penalties
What is a Quipu?
A type of Incan clothing
An Incan musical instrument
An Incan way of record keeping using knot tying
An Incan religious artifact
What was unique about Inca stone work?
It was made without mortar.
It was painted in bright colors.
It was made entirely of wood.
It was built underwater.
Inca buildings were specially designed to withstand which natural disaster?
Earthquakes
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanic eruptions
Which animals did the Inca use for carrying loads?
Llama and alpaca
Horse and donkey
Camel and ox
Elephant and buffalo
How much weight could the animals used by the Inca carry?
40 pounds
100 pounds
200 pounds
500 pounds
What was one reason Inca farmers had as many children as they wanted?
To increase worker supply
To follow religious beliefs
To avoid taxes
To maintain family traditions
What was the average lifespan of an Inca?
70 years
50 years
40 years
60 years
Which of the following was NOT part of the typical Inca diet?
Chicken
Vegetables
Fish
Cuy (guinea pig)
Who was the leader of the Inca Empire that was kidnapped by Francisco Pizarro?
Montezuma
Atahualpa
Tupac Amaru
Huayna Capac
What did Atahualpa offer to fill a room with in exchange for his release?
Diamonds and emeralds
Gold and silver
Food and water
Horses and weapons
What is the name of the new capital city created by Francisco Pizarro, which is also the capital of Peru today?
Quito
Santiago
Lima
Buenos Aires
What is the meaning of "Machu Picchu"?
Sacred Valley
Old Mountain
Lost City
High Fortress
Where is Machu Picchu located?
In the Amazon rainforest
On the coast of Peru
High in the Andes Mountains
In the Sahara Desert
How many days did it take the Spanish to round up all the gold in the city of Cusco?
10 days
12 days
16 days
20 days
What was one major reason the Spanish were able to impose their culture on Native Americans in Latin America?
The Spanish had a head start in terms of weapons and immunity to disease.
The Native Americans willingly adopted Spanish culture.
The Spanish had fewer resources than the Native Americans.
The Spanish were outnumbered by Native Americans.
Which of the following was NOT a factor that gave Europeans an advantage during the conquest of Latin America?
Immunity to disease
Advanced weapons
Larger population
Head start in technology
What does the term "Conquistadors" refer to?
Spanish conquerors
Portuguese explorers
British settlers
Native leaders
What was the main purpose of the Spanish viceroyalties in their American colonies?
To divide territories for governing by representatives chosen by the King
To create trading posts for Spanish merchants
To establish religious missions
To promote local independence
How did the Spanish Conquistadors generally view Native Americans?
As barbaric, evil animals who didn’t deserve to be treated like human beings.
As equals deserving of respect.
As advanced and civilized people.
As skilled traders and allies.
Who was given charge over the world according to "El Requerimiento"?
The Pope
The King of Spain
The Queen of England
The President of France
What was the responsibility of the people according to the document?
To take the land and spread God's faith
To build new cities
To trade with other nations
To create new laws
What would happen to those who did not accept the faith, according to "El Requerimiento"?
They would be welcomed with love and charity
They would be left alone
They would be made slaves and suffer deaths and losses
They would be given gifts
What was the name of the social structure system introduced by the Spanish in Central and South America?
Castas system
Feudal system
Caste system
Tribal system
Which region is commonly referred to as "Latin America"?
Everything in the Americas south of the United States
Only South America
Only Central America
Only the Caribbean islands
Which group was at the top of the social divisions in New Spain according to the Castas System?
Peninsulares
Mestizos
Indios
Criollos
Who were the Criollos in the social hierarchy of New Spain?
Born in Spain
Born in New Spain to Spanish parents
Born to parents of Spanish and American Indian descent
American Indians
Which group in the Castas System was described as "born to parents of Spanish and American Indian descent"?
Peninsulares
Criollos
Mestizos
Indios
