The Aztec Empire
This was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on an island in Lake Texcoco.
What is Tenochtitlan?
This Spanish conquistador led the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Who was Hernán Cortés?
The Spanish hoped to gain this form of personal wealth through conquest.
What is wealth/riches?
In the Aztec Empire, this ruler sat at the very top of society and government.
Who was the Emperor
This South American country contains the famous Inca site of Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
The Aztecs built these floating gardens to grow crops and increase food production.
What are chinampas?
The conquistadors came from this European country.
What is Spain?
The Spanish wanted to spread this religion throughout the Americas.
What is Christianity?
In the Inca Empire, this person was considered a descendant of the Sun God and ruled the empire.
Who was the Sapa Inca?
This title was given to the ruler of the Inca Empire.
What is the Sapa Inca?
The Aztecs lived in what is now this modern-day country.
What is Mexico?
This term describes a Spanish conqueror who explored and claimed lands in the Americas.
What is a conquistador?
This phrase is often used to summarise the motives of the conquistadors: "God, Glory and _____".
What is Gold?
Below the ruler, this group of nobles and priests held important positions in both the Aztec and Inca Empires.
Who were the nobles and priests?
The Inca developed an extensive network of these to connect their vast empire.
What are Roads (Causeways)?
This crop was one of the most important foods in the Aztec diet.
What is maize (corn)?
One major reason for Spanish exploration was the search for this precious metal.
What is gold?
Spain competed with this neighbouring European kingdom for overseas influence and trade.
What is Portugal?
Most people in both empires belonged to this social group, responsible for farming and producing food.
Who were the commoners (farmers)?
This famous Inca city high in the mountains is one of the best-preserved examples of Inca engineering.
What is Machu Picchu?
The Aztecs were known for building large religious structures called these.
What are pyramids (temples)?
This Spanish conquistador led the conquest of the Incan Empire.
Who is Pizzaro?
This economic idea involved gaining wealth and power by controlling resources and trade.
What is mercantilism?
At the bottom of Aztec society, these people had few rights and were often captured during warfare.
Who were slaves?
The Inca worshipped this god, who they believed gave life and warmth to the world.
Who is Inti (the Sun God)?