T3 L2 Aztec

Where did the Aztec build their capital city of Tenochtitlan?

• On the coast of the Pacific Ocean

• In the mountains

• On a small island in Lake Texcoco

• In the Valley of Mexico

What were chinampas used for by the Aztec?

• To create artificial islands for farming

• To store water

• To build temples

• To house the nobles

What was the main source of food for the growing population of Tenochtitlan?

• Hunting in the mountains

• Importing food from distant lands

• Trading with other civilizations

• Fishing in Lake Texcoco

What was the purpose of the Triple Alliance in Aztec government?

• To form an alliance with European conquerors

• To control the Aztec Empire

• To establish a new religion

• To support each other with troops and tribute

What was the main focus of Aztec society?

• Exploration and colonization

• Farming, warfare, and religion

• Art and literature

• Trade and commerce

What was the main reason for the Aztec sacrificial ceremonies?

• To honor their ancestors

• To celebrate victories in war

• To punish criminals

• To please their gods with human blood

Who were the descendants of the first Aztec king in the social hierarchy?

• Commoners

• Slaves

• Nobles

• Foreign traders

What was the largest structure in Tenochtitlan?

• The Market Square

• The Great Temple

• The Royal Palace

• The Grand Library

What did the Aztec use to pass down stories and legends?

• Hieroglyphics

• Oral tradition

• Stone tablets

• Written books

What led to the fall of the Aztec Empire in the 1500s?

• Internal conflicts and civil war

• European conquerors and native allies

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters