Unit 4 Chapter 2

Where is the capital of the Aztecs located?

• In Cuzco

• In South America

• In Tenochititlan

• In the Pacific Northwest

What were the Aztecs called before they settled in their empire?

• fishermen

• hunters and gatherers

• wanderers (nomads)

• warriors

The Aztecs were well known as these two things?

• Fierce Warriors

• Great conquerors

• amazing dancers

• master terrace farm builders

Where in the Aztec empire was Tenochtitlan located?

• Northern

• Southern

• Western

• Eastern

When the Aztecs build Tenochtitlan, it was built on a(an) _______________.

• a mountainside in the Andes Mountains

• on the Coast of the Northwest Region

• on an island in Mexico

• on the banks of Lake Erie

The Aztecs were know as fierce warriors that wanted to conquer neighboring tribes. Why do you think they were living this way?

• They enjoyed fighting

• They wanted to expand their empire.

• They believed the gods had asked them to fight

• They needed more land to grow crops

The Aztecs believed that they would received a message from their god telling them where to build their empire. What was the message?

• A swarm of bees would appear

• Flocks of birds would ascend or land upon the tribe

• An eagle would land on a cactus holding a snake.

• The tribe would continue to be nomadic for the rest of their lives

What was the Great Temple , or Templo Mayor used for? Choose two

• to celebrate the rulers

• To perform religious ceremonies

• to grow fruits and vegetables

• to keep all the peasants happy.

What was the name of the last ruler to rule the Aztec Empire?

• Captain Hook

• Cheif Longhorn

• Hernan Cortes

• Moctezuma II

What was the Codex Borbonicus?

• It was part of a book used to record information

• A code talker from WWII

• It displays the names and identities of Aztec gods.

• A member of the Apache tribe