The Aztec Empire

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1.

When and where did this civilization take place?
- A.
  
  It took place between 1300 A.D. - 1521 A.D in Mesoamerica.
- B.
  
  It took place between 1900 A.D. - 1999 A.D. in South America.
- C.
  
  It took place between 1500 A.D. - 1521 A.D. in Mesoamerica.
Correct Answer
A. It took place between 1300 A.D. - 1521 A.D in Mesoamerica.

Explanation
This civilization flourished between 1300 A.D. - 1521 A.D. in Mesoamerica.

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2.

What was the capital city of this empire?
- A.
  
  Cancun
- B.
  
  Tenochtitlan
- C.
  
  Belize
Correct Answer
B. Tenochtitlan

Explanation
Tenochtitlan was the city of the Aztec empire. It is the modern city of Mexico.

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3.

How many moths did the Aztec calendar have?
- A.
  
  50 months
- B.
  
  30 months
- C.
  
  18 months
Correct Answer
C. 18 months

Explanation
The Aztec calendar had 18 months consisting of 20 days each.

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4.

What is the name of a famous Aztec canal that still survives?
- A.
  
  Mexico
- B.
  
  Xochimilco
- C.
  
  Aztec
Correct Answer
B. Xochimilco

Explanation
Xochimilco is an Aztec canal that still runs in Mexico city. The Spanish destroyed all of the others canals.

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5.

How did this empire fall?
- A.
  
  English people conquered the empire in 1900.
- B.
  
  Spanish people conquered the empire in 1521.
- C.
  
  French people conquered the empire in 1600.
Correct Answer
B. Spanish people conquered the empire in 1521.

Explanation
Spanish conquistador Henan Cortes destroyed and conquered this empire in 1521 for Spain.

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The Aztec Empire

When and where did this civilization take place?

What was the capital city of this empire?

How many moths did the Aztec calendar have?

What is the name of a famous Aztec canal that still survives?

How did this empire fall?