Quiz Overview On The Aztec Empire
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This quiz overviews basic Aztec details. This information, while basic, is important to know about the Aztecs! Quiz objective: To familiarize students with basic Aztec information. Shall we begin?
Questions and Answers
- 1.Where was the Aztec Empire located?
- A.
Italy
- B.
The Valley of Mexico
- C.
Spain
- 2.Whart was the name of the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
- A.
Tenochitlan
- B.
Nahuatl
- C.
Montezuma
- 3.TRUE OR FALSE: The Aztecs built chinampas, which were virtually floating gardens to keep up with food demands of the growing empire.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
- 4.TRUE OR FALSE: The language of the Aztecs was the Nahuatl language.
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
- 5.The Aztecs ______ to the gods to keep them happy. They felt if they didn't do such a thing, which of course is seen as very barbaric and immoral today, there would have been catastrophic events.
- 6._________ was a Spanish conquistador that led the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire. Note: Accents are not required.
- 7.What were some basic staples of the Aztec diet?
- A.
Maize, a type of corn
- B.
Avocados
- C.
Apples
- D.
Tomatoes
- E.
Bananas
- F.
Strawberries
- 8.What was the "currency" of the Aztec Empire?
- A.
Cacao beans
- B.
Gold coins
- C.
Dollar bills
- 9.TRUE OR FALSE: Chocolate was deemed a delicacy in Aztec times. It was often reserved for nobles/elite members of society.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Of the names listed below, who was an actual Aztec Emperor?
- A.
Montezuma II
- B.
Pedro de Alvarado
- C.
Centeotle
- 11.TRUE OR FALSE: The Aztecs were monotheistic peoples?
- A.
TRUE
- B.
FALSE
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