Aztec video quiz

What was the Aztecs' crowning achievement in their capital city?

• The construction of the Great Pyramid

• The establishment of the chinampa system

• The building of a gleaming capital city with canals

• The creation of a massive army

How did the Aztecs solve the problem of building on swampy land?

• Relocating to a different area

• Building floating structures

• Using a system of pilings made from wood

• By draining the swamp

What led to the Aztecs' conflict with the Tepanecs?

• Control over water sources

• Political alliances

• Disputes over land

• Religious differences

What was the purpose of the chinampas?

• For religious ceremonies

• As living spaces for the elite

• To create new farming land

• To serve as defensive barriers

What was the significance of human sacrifice in Aztec culture?

• A form of entertainment

• To intimidate enemies

• To ensure the sun would rise

• A method of population control

Who was La Malinche?

• The final Aztec leader

• An Aztec priestess

• Cortés' interpreter and advisor

• A Spanish soldier

What strategy did Cortés use to attack Tenochtitlan?

• Magic and deception

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Siege and blockade

• Underground tunnels

What was the outcome of the final battle for Tenochtitlan?

• The Aztecs successfully repelled the Spanish

• The city was left untouched

• Tenochtitlan was destroyed and the Aztecs surrendered

• The Spanish were defeated and left the Americas

What was the impact of the Spanish conquest on the native population?

• It was reduced by about 90%

• It increased due to new agricultural techniques

• It doubled due to improved living conditions

• It remained largely unchanged

What legacy did the Aztec civilization leave behind?

• Their engineering achievements and urban planning

• They introduced chocolate to the world

• Their military tactics are still used today

• Their language became the official language of Mexico