The Aztecs Quiz

Where did the Aztecs settle and build their civilization?

• Central America

• Central Mexico

• Spain

• North America

What was the capital city of the Aztecs?

• Tikal

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

Why did some Aztec structures sink over time?

• They were built on mountains.

• They were built on swampy land.

• They were built on sandy beaches.

• The Spanish destroyed them all.

What happened to the Aztec civilization in 1521?

• They conquered the Spanish.

• They were conquered by the Spanish.

• They built the first floating gardens.

• They moved to another location.

How could someone tell if a person was rich in Aztec society?

• They lived in huts and worked on farms.

• They wore feathers and had slaves.

• They were required to go to school.

• They were not allowed to wear jewelry.

What was an important rule in Aztec education?

• All children, including slaves, had to go to school.

• Only boys were allowed to attend school.

• Education was only for noble families.

• Aztecs did not believe in formal schooling.

How were Aztec laws enforced?

• Breaking a law often resulted in exile.

• Aztec laws were strict, and breaking one often led to death.

• Laws were not very important in Aztec society.

• People who broke the law had to pay a fine.

Why did the Aztecs create floating gardens?

• They wanted to decorate their city.

• They had swampy farmland and needed to grow food.

• They believed floating gardens brought good luck.

• They did not like farming on regular land.

Why did the Aztecs fight so many wars?

• To collect people for human sacrifices.

• To expand their territory.

• To destroy enemy cities.

• To take over Spanish settlements.

Why did the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?

• They wanted to decrease their population.

• They believed it was necessary to keep the gods happy.

• They wanted to scare away invaders.

• They had too many prisoners and needed to get rid of them.