Ancient Aztecs

Who thought Cortez was the god, Quetzacoatl, and didn’t resist Spanish ?

• Hernando Cortez

• Acamapichtli

• Itzcoatl

• Montezuma II

What did the warriors wear?

• metal armor with helmets

• padded cotton armor, shields of reeds decorated with bright feathers

• costumes that frightened enemies

• armor made of wood, plastic helmets and gloves

What are some Aztec inventions?

• tomatoes, spinach, and kale

• Chinampas (floating gardens, ) chili peppers, and tortilla

• computers, spinning wheels, and watches

• sundials, pencils, and chalk

Who wore clothes made from feathers,soft cotton, and jewels ?

• rich

• commoners

• rich

• warriors

What is the Emperor called ?

• Great Warrior

• Great Champion

• Great Speaker

• Great Owl

Who performed rituals ?

• priests

• emperors

• warriors

• Professional singers and dancers

What type of entertainment was important to the Aztecs?

• chanting and musical instruments

• puppets and acting

• music and dance

• plays and the theater

What land forms did the Aztecs have?

• valleys, mountains, and volcanoes

• islands, peninsulas, and caves

• canyons, plateaus, and islands

• snowy mountains, tropical rain forests, sandy beaches,and steppes

What did the ancient Aztecs use for their alphabet?

• symbols

• letters

• pictographs

• numbers

What was ancient Mexico City called?

• Tenochtitlan

• Tlacopan

• Texcoco

• Mexico City