Exploring the Aztec Empire

Front

What was the main purpose of Aztec religious ceremonies?

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To ensure good harvests and success

Front

Which of the following was an important food in the daily life of the Aztec people?

• Rice
• Wheat
• Maize (corn)
• Potatoes

Back

Maize (corn)

Front

What is a notable feature of Aztec architecture?

Back

Pyramids with flat tops

Front

Which was the highest social class in Aztec society?

Back

Nobles

Front

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

Back

Tenochtitlan

Front

What was the Aztec writing system primarily based on?

Back

Pictographs

Front

Which god was considered the most important in Aztec religion?

Back

Huitzilopochtli

Front

Which of the following was a major Aztec city besides Tenochtitlan? Cuzco, Teotihuacan, Texcoco, Palenque

Back

Texcoco

Front

What language did the Aztecs primarily speak?

Back

Nahuatl

Front

What did the Aztecs use to keep time and track religious festivals?

Back

calendars