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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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1.

When and where did the Aztec 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 the unique and interesting agricultural sysyetm of the Aztec ?
- A.
  
  Pochtecas
- B.
  
  Chinampas
- C.
  
  Maguey
Correct Answer
B. 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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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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Do You Understand Ancient Aztec? Take This Quiz

When and where did the Aztec Civilization take place ?

What was the capital city of this empire?

How many moths did the Aztec calendar have?

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

How did this empire fall?