Evaluation of Central Ideas

Why is it important to evaluate details when determining the central idea?

• To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the text

• To ignore irrelevant information

• To focus only on the main characters

• To summarize the text in one sentence

How do readers determine the central idea of a text?

• Pay attention to text features

• Determine the structure of the text

• Identify RELEVANT details

• Pay attention to the introduction and the conclusion

What is the significance of the Valley of Mexico in Aztec history?

• It was the birthplace of the Aztec civilization.

• It was the site of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

• It was the location of the Aztec's main trading routes.

• It was the area where the Aztecs first encountered Europeans.

According to Aztec legend, who led the Aztecs south to the Valley of Mexico?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tlaloc

• Tezcatlipoca

What does the term "nomadic" mean as used in the text?

• Living in one location permanently

• Moving from place to place

• Building permanent structures

• Settling in cities

The Aztecs built their capital city on an island at the western end of Lake Texcoco.

• True

• False

What role did the Nahuatl language play in Aztec history?

• It was the language of the Aztec empire and used for administration, literature, and communication.

• It was a ceremonial language used only in religious rituals.

• It was a trade language used exclusively for commerce with neighboring tribes.

• It was a secret language known only to the Aztec priests.

What is the central idea of paragraph 3?

• The Nahuatl language was the most commonly spoken in Mexico before European colonization.

• The Aztecs were part of a larger group of Nahuatl-speaking communities that formed independent city-states.

• City-states were the main form of government in the Valley of Mexico during the 1600s.

• Independent communities are the same as large empires in Mesoamerica.

Which details from paragraphs 4 through 6 demonstrate the key idea that Tenochtitlán emerged as a dominant power in the Valley of Mexico?

• The Nahuatl word for city state is “altepetl.”

• Over time the Aztecs gained the most influence in the region.

• The Tepanecs lived in the city-state of Azcapotzalco.

• The first Aztec ruler was killed during the Tepanec War.

What is the central idea of the selection?

• The Aztec Empire expanded through military conquests, political systems and the formation of alliances.

• The Aztecs primarily focused on agriculture and trade for their economy.

• The Aztecs migrated from Aztlán to establish a powerful empire in the Valley of Mexico.

• The Aztec religion centered around their god Huitzilopochtli and important symbols like the eagle.