Aztec Civilization: Culture and Society

The video explores the legend of the Aztecs and the founding of Tenochtitlan, highlighting its significance in Mexican history. It describes the city's unique architecture, including chinampas, and compares it to other ancient cities. The video delves into Aztec society, culture, religion, and governance, emphasizing their social structure and military prowess. It concludes with a reflection on the Aztecs' cultural influence and achievements.

What symbol from the Aztec founding legend is featured on Mexico's national flag?

• A jaguar and a pyramid

• An eagle on a cactus eating a snake

• A warrior and a shield

• A sun and a moon

How did the Aztecs manage to build a city on an island?

• By building bridges

• By draining the lake

• By constructing elevated roads called causeways

• By using floating platforms

What innovative farming technique did the Aztecs develop?

• Chinampas or floating gardens

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

• Crop rotation

What materials did the Aztecs use to create their buildings?

• Concrete and steel

• Adobe bricks made from mud and straw

• Stone and wood

• Bamboo and clay

Which social group in Aztec society included merchants and artisans?

• The emperor and his family

• The commoners

• The enslaved people

• The military commanders

What was the role of the Aztec emperor in their society?

• He was a ceremonial figurehead

• He was a religious figure and political leader

• He was only a military leader

• He was a merchant leader

Which god was considered the most important in Aztec religion?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Tezcatlipoca

How did the Aztecs expand their empire?

• Through trade agreements

• Through peaceful negotiations

• By forming alliances and sharing their culture

• By building a large navy

What was a significant result of the Aztec's cultural diffusion?

• The isolation of their society

• The loss of their language

• The spread of Aztec culture and ideas

• The decline of their empire

How did the Aztecs improve their maize crops over time?

• By using chemical fertilizers

• By selecting the best plants for cultivation

• By importing seeds from other regions

• By cross-breeding with other grains