Aztec Civilization and Culture

The video explores the major pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and South America, with a focus on the Aztecs. It covers the founding of Tenochtitlan, Aztec agriculture, religious practices, social structure, and achievements. The video concludes with the Spanish conquest led by Hernan Cortez, which marked the end of the Aztec Empire.

Where was the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan located in modern times?

• Guatemala City

• Bogotá

• Lima

• Mexico City

According to Aztec legend, what sign indicated where they should build their capital?

• A lion on a mountain

• An eagle on a cactus eating a snake

• A snake in a river

• A jaguar in a tree

What were chinampas used for in Aztec agriculture?

• Building houses

• Creating stationary islands for farming

• Fishing

• Transporting goods

Who was the main deity in the Aztec religion?

• Quetzalcoatl

• Huitzilopochtli

• Tlaloc

• Tezcatlipoca

What was the purpose of human sacrifices in Aztec religion?

• To punish criminals

• To ensure the survival of their civilization

• To celebrate harvests

• To entertain the gods

Which class was at the bottom of the Aztec social hierarchy?

• Farmers

• Priests

• Slaves and prisoners of war

• Merchants

What was one of the significant achievements of the Aztecs in terms of record-keeping?

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic writing

• Glyphs representing objects and sounds

• Hieroglyphics

What did the Aztec calendar track besides time?

• Tides

• Animal migrations

• The movement of some planets

• Weather patterns

Who led the Spanish conquest that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortez

• Ferdinand Magellan

In what year did the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1776

• 1521