Aztecs Build an Empire Quiz

Where did the Aztecs build their capital city?

• Central Mexico

• Lake Texcoco

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

What were the Aztecs' main source of wealth?

• Astronomy and calendar

• War, tribute, and trade

• Cotton and food

• Gold and silver

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Tlaxcala

• Tarasca

• Teotitlan

• Tenochtitlan

What geographic challenges did the Aztecs face in their capital city?

• Causeways and floating gardens

• Desert and drought

• Canals and swamps

• Mountains and valleys

Who were the highest-ranking people in the Aztec Empire?

• Farmers and laborers

• Merchants and artisans

• Nobles and priests

• Warriors and slaves

What was the main purpose of human sacrifices in the Aztec religion?

• To please the gods

• To punish the enemies

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the ancestors

Who led the Spanish military expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

What critical error did Moctezuma II make when the Spanish arrived?

• He ignored their presence

• He sought help from other empires

• He declared war on them

• He welcomed them as friends

How did the Spanish defeat the Aztecs despite being outnumbered?

• They had superior numbers

• They had better tactics

• They had immunity to diseases

• They had advanced weapons

What eventually led to the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Internal conflicts

• Invasion by Cortez

• Smallpox and other diseases

• Natural disasters