The Aztecs

Which of these art involves weaving? Check 3 possible answers.

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Forming cloth by interlacing strands of fiber

• architecture

• sculpture

• pottery

• weaving

Which people group was found to be producing jade masks in Mesoamerica? Clue: They are considered the mother culture.

• Aztecs

• Cherokee

• Apache

• Olmec

Where was the Aztec Civilization located?

• Guatemala

• Bolivia

• Mexico

• Peru

The name Aztecs came from the Spanish conquistadors. What was the name the Aztecs called themselves?

• Olmec

• Inca

• Tenochca

• Mexica

Why did the Spanish call the Aztecs by this name?

• Atzlan was the name of the mythical snake that became symbolic of the Aztec culture.

• They migrated from Atzlan, and the name came from this city thought to be in Northern Mexico.

• Atzlan was the name of the first ruler of the Aztecs,

What symbolism, found on the Mexican flag, helped the Aztecs to identify the land where they should settle?

• The eagle eating a snake

• The red and green stripes representing the landscape

• The eagle on top of a cactus

What were the three groups that formed the Triple Alliance?

• The Texcoco

• The Tlacopan

• The Mexica

• The Olmec

Food and water were of great concern to the Aztecs because their city was located on an island in a lake. Therefore, Aztecs built __________ to ensure they had enough food/crops.

• Tlatoani

• Chinampas

• Xochimilco

What were the main tasks the Tlatoani had?

• Maintaining the city

• Participating in important rituals

• Overseeing the military

• Hiring artisans