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What caused the end of the Aztec Empire?
Spanish soldiers came and conquered the Aztecs
What is doomsday?
The last day of Earth. The day the Earth is destroyed.
What bad things happened during Moctezuma's reign?
A drought, a comet, lightning struck a temple, and a ghost walked the streets at night
What does "reign" mean?
the time when a king or queen rules
What is the name of the great Aztec emperor?
Moctezuma II
What is the name of the largest temple in the city?
The Great Temple
What is a pictogram?
A picture or drawing for a word or phrase
What are some things we could buy at an Aztec market?
sandals, feathers, seashells, turkeys, wood, corn, bananas, pineapples, honeycombs, fabric and slaves
What is a codex?
An ancient book for keeping records
Who were the teachers at Aztec schools?
Aztec priests
What do Aztec boys learn in school?
ways to behave and military drills
How did the Aztecs keep the dirt good for farming?
They scooped mud onto the gardens every year
How did people get around the canals in Tenochtitlan?
A canoe
What is a canal?
A channel dug by people, used by boats or for farms
What did Aztecs believe was the greatest honor?
Dying in battle
Why did Aztecs do so much human sacrifice?
They thought it kept the Sun moving and made their lives good
How did Aztecs sacrifice people?
By removing the heart and burning it
What is religious sacrifice?
Kill someone/something to please the God
What did the Aztecs think the Sun did at night?
Battle darkness
What is the Legend of the Five Suns?
Aztecs believed the sun was created and destroyed four times. They lived under the fifth sun.
Why did the Aztecs go to war a lot?
For precious metals, stones and captured soldiers for sacrifice
How many residents did Tenochtitlan have?
Between 150,000 and 200,000 residents
What is an empire?
A group of territories under one government or one ruler
What is the name of the great Aztec city?
Tenochtitlan
How did the nomad Aztecs know it was time to settle and build a great city?
The Sun God told them to build a city when they saw an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus.
When did the Aztecs live?
From 1325 to 1521 CE