Do You Understand Ancient Aztec? Take This Quiz

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    What was the capital city of this empire?

    • Cancun
    • Tenochtitlan
    • Belize
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The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period. Tenochtitlan was the capital city and center of the Aztec Empire and served as the capital until Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs. Test your knowledge of the Aztecs by taking the quiz below.


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  • 2. 

    How did this empire fall?

    • English people conquered the empire in 1900.

    • Spanish people conquered the empire in 1521.

    • French people conquered the empire in 1600.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 

    What is the name of the unique and interesting agricultural sysyetm of the Aztec ? 

    • Pochtecas

    • Chinampas

    • Maguey

    Correct Answer
    A. Chinampas
    Explanation
    Chinampas: Highly fertile gardens created by the Aztecs in the shallow lakes around their settlements. They were made by piling up silt and vegetation.

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  • 4. 

    When and where did the Aztec Civilization take place ? 

    • It took place between 1300 A.D. - 1521 A.D in Mesoamerica.

    • It took place between 1900 A.D. - 1999 A.D. in South America.

    • 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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    How many moths did the Aztec calendar have?

    • 50 months

    • 30 months

    • 18 months

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

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