Aztec Civilization

What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

• Machu Picchu

• Cuzco

• Tikal

• Tenochtitlan

Who was the last ruler of the Aztec Empire?

• Cuauhtémoc

• Atahualpa

• Montezuma

• Hernán Cortés

What was the main language spoken by the Aztecs?

• Mayan

• Spanish

• Nahuatl

• Inca

What was the name of the Aztec sun god?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tezcatlipoca

• Tlaloc

• Huitzilopochtli

What was the significance of the Aztec calendar stone?

• It was a form of currency for the Aztec people

• It was a weapon used in battles

• It was used as a tool for predicting the future

• It served as a symbol of the Aztec religion and was used for tracking time and important religious ceremonies.

What type of farming method did the Aztecs use to grow crops on water?

• Terrace farming

• Vertical farming

• Chinampas

• Hydroponic farming

What was the name of the famous Aztec temple in Tenochtitlan?

• Great Pyramid of Cholula

• Templo Mayor

• Temple of the Moon

• Pyramid of the Sun

What was the main source of food for the Aztecs?

• Rice

• Maize

• Potatoes

• Wheat

What was the role of the Aztec priests in their society?

• Trading with neighboring civilizations for resources

• Building and maintaining the city's infrastructure

• Performing religious ceremonies, interpreting omens, and making sacrifices to the gods

• Hunting and gathering food for the community

What was the fate of the Aztec Empire after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors?

• Became allies with the Spanish conquistadors

• Remained independent and thrived

• Surrendered peacefully and maintained their autonomy

• Conquered and eventually fell to the Spanish conquistadors