Exploring the Aztec Civilization

What was the primary staple food in the daily diet of the Aztecs?

• Wheat

• Maize

• Rice

• Barley

Which farming technique did the Aztecs use to grow crops on the shallow lake beds in the Valley of Mexico?

• Terrace farming

• Slash-and-burn

• Chinampas

• Hydroponics

In Aztec society, who was at the top of the social hierarchy?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Emperor

What was the main purpose of Aztec pyramids?

• Residential buildings

• Military fortresses

• Religious ceremonies

• Marketplaces

Which of the following was a major trade item for the Aztecs?

• Silk

• Gold

• Cocoa beans

• Olive oil

What was the role of the "calpulli" in Aztec society?

• A type of weapon

• A social unit or clan

• A religious festival

• A type of food

Which structure was the largest and most important temple in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan?

• Temple of the Sun

• Temple of Quetzalcoatl

• Templo Mayor

• Temple of the Moon

What was the Aztec currency primarily based on?

• Gold coins

• Silver bars

• Cocoa beans

• Copper coins

What was the primary material used in Aztec construction?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Metal

Which class of people were responsible for trading goods in Aztec society?

• Priests

• Warriors

• Merchants

• Farmers