Aztec Civilization and Innovations Quiz

The Aztecs built "floating islands" in their capital. What were these islands called by the Aztecs?

• Terraces

• Chinampas

• Polders

• Atolls

Which of the following did the Aztecs use to supply fresh drinking water to their capital?

• Wells

• Aqueducts

• Reservoirs

• Rainwater collection

What was the primary purpose of Aztec human sacrifices?

• To celebrate harvest

• To honor the gods

• To punish criminals

• To entertain the public

Which of the following was a key feature of Aztec religious beliefs?

• Monotheism

• Worship of nature spirits

• Polytheism

• Atheism

How could commoners in Aztec society improve their social standing?

• By becoming priests

• Through military achievements

• By trading goods

• By marrying into nobility

The Aztec Empire was located north of the Mayan Empire and was built in the middle of Lake Texcoco. What was the name of the Aztec capital?

• Tikal

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Machu Picchu

The social class with the most people was:

• Nobility

• Commoners

• Priests

• Warriors

Which crop was most important to the Aztec diet and economy?

• Potatoes

• Rice

• Maize (corn)

• Wheat

What was the main language spoken by the Aztecs?

• Mayan

• Nahuatl

• Spanish

• Quechua

Who was the most important god in the Aztec pantheon, often associated with the sun and war?

• Huitzilopochtli

• Quetzalcoatl

• Tlaloc

• Tezcatlipoca