6.2 History of Mexico

What was Tenochtitlán known for? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Being the capital of the Mayan Empire

• Being the capital of the Aztec Empire

• Being a Spanish settlement

• Being a famous trading post

Who was Hernán Cortés? Choose the best answer for each question.

• An Aztec emperor

• A Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec Empire

• A Mayan priest

• A Mexican revolutionary leader

What does the term "conquest" refer to in the context of Mexico's history? Choose the best answer for each question.

• The process of gaining independence

• The act of taking control over a territory, often by force

• The establishment of trade routes

• The building of pyramids

How did the Mayans communicate their stories? Choose the best answer for each question.

• Through spoken language only

• By writing on scrolls

• By using pictographs

• By carving them in wood

What role did Miguel Hidalgo play in Mexican history? Choose the best answer for each question.

• He was an Aztec warrior

• He was a Spanish explorer

• He was a revolutionary leader in the War of Independence

• He was a famous artist

What was the significance of the Pyramid of the Sun? Choose the best answer for each question.

• It was a royal palace

• It was a place for the Aztec gods

• It was a marketplace

• It was a school for priests

What can be inferred about the influence of early peoples on modern culture? Choose the best answer for each question.

• They had no impact at all

• They shaped many aspects of life today

Who was Moctezuma II?

• A Spanish priest

• A famous Mayan architect

• The emperor of the Aztec Empire during Spanish arrival

• A revolutionary leader

What does "independence" mean in the context of Mexico's history?

• Gaining control over trade

• Freedom from control by another country

• Establishing a new religion

• Building new cities

How did José María Morelos contribute to Mexico's independence?

• He led the Spanish forces

• He was a revolutionary leader fighting against Spain

• He built pyramids

• He was a famous artist