The Aztec Empire

1. What was the capital city of this empire?

Cancun

Tenochtitlan

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

Explanation

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

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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.

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

Explanation

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

3. When and where did this 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.

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

Explanation

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

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

Mexico

Xochimilco

Aztec

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

Explanation

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

5. How many moths did the Aztec calendar have?

50 months

30 months

18 months

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

Explanation

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