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True or false: Tenochtitlan was larger than any city in Europe at the time
True
Which of these did the Spanish NOT do to the Aztecs?
 
burnt their homes down
 
stole their gold
 
starved them out
 
used new weapons that the Aztecs had not seen before
How did the Aztecs stop the conquistadors from leaving Tenochtitlan?
 
by removing the bridges
 
by locking them in cells
 
by tying them up
 
by destroying their boats
What disease wiped out the Aztecs?
Smallpox
Who discovered Central America?
Christopher Colombus
What was the name for soldiers from Spain who travelled to conquer other regions?
Conquistadors
What country was Hernan Cortez from?
Spain
Give one reason not already stated for Hernan Cortez conquering the Aztecs
to spread christianity/to gain glory for the royal family/gold
Give one reason not already stated for Hernan Cortez conquering the Aztecs
to spread christianity/to gain glory for the royal family/gold
What was the most valuable item to the Aztecs?
 
feathers
 
gold
 
silver
 
blood
Who acted as translator between Montezuma and Cortez?
Donna Maria/La Malinche
True or false? Hernan Cortez and Montezuma hated each other when they first met.
false
Give one reason not already stated for Hernan Cortez conquering the Aztecs
to spread christianity/to gain glory for the royal family/gold
What is a tzompantli?
 
A skull rack
 
A weapon
 
A dance
 
A costume
True or False: Tenochtitlan was a great, advanced civilization.
True
What was the biggest temple in Tenochtitlan where all religious ceremonies, including human sacrifices took place?
 
Templo Mayor
 
Templo Minor
 
Templo Biggy
 
Templo Azteca
Tenochtitlan got its name after what?
 
A prickly pear cactus
 
An eagle
 
A god
 
A river
How did the Aztecs travel through the canals?
Canoes
How did the Aztecs keep the gods happy?
Human sacrifices
True or False: The Aztecs worshiped one God
False
How did the Aztec government collect wealth?
 
By collecting taxes
 
By selling art
 
By stealing from other tribes
 
Farming
True or False: Tenochtitlan was NOT heavily populated?
False
The Aztecs regarded this animal, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its mouth, as a sign to build their great city?
 
Eagle
 
Snake
 
Mouse
 
Lion
What modern city was built on the site of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
Chinampas were built using what?
Mud
Who were most likely to be sacrificed?
 
Slaves/Prisoners of war
 
Women
 
Children
 
Animals
What was one way to pay tribute to the Emperor?
Human sacrifices/giving a human heart
True or False: The society of the Aztecs operated on a social class system?
True
True or False: All Aztec children were required by law to attend school?
True
What lake was the city of Tenochtitlan built on?
 
Lake Texcoco
 
Lake Texas
 
Lake Texaco
 
Lake Text Message
When was the city of Tenochtitlan founded?
 
1325
 
1505
 
1776
 
1985
How did the Aztecs have fresh water to drink?
 
Aqueducts
 
Tap water
 
Sewage systems
 
Bottled water
What country did Hernan Cortes invade the Aztec Empire for?
Spain
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes and the Conquistadors
A raised road that allowed the people to easily travel over the swampy and wet areas
 
Causeway
 
Bridge
 
Canal
 
Highway
Today, we use roads to travel from place to place. What did the Aztecs use?
Canals
What are the names for the floating gardens?
 
Chinampas
 
Chihuahuas
 
Chimpos
 
Chinolos
What is the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan