Aztec Geography
This modern-day country was home to the Aztec Empire.
Mexico
Polynesia is in which Ocean?
Pacific
What did the Aztecs do to appease the gods?
Sacrifices/Ceremonies
True/False - All Polynesian societies have the same religion?
False
What is the name of the traditional Polynesian dance often performed during celebrations?
Hula
The Aztec capital city, known for its large temples and canals.
Tenochtitlan
What are the three corners of the Polynesian triangle?
Hawaii, Easter Island, New Zealand
Which group was at the bottom of the social structure?
Slaves
What is the name of the famous ancient stone statues found on Easter Island, which is part of Polynesia?
Moai
What was the main crop grown by the Aztecs, which was a staple of their diet?
Maize
This large lake, located in the Valley of Mexico, was crucial to the Aztecs.
Lake Texcoco
How many islands are in Polynesia (approx)
1000
What 3 objects are on the modern-day Mexico flag? They are from a traditional Aztec story
Cactus, Eagle, Snake
What is the name of the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes used for navigation and travel between islands?
Double-hulled/Tepukei
Which two animals went extinct when humans arrived in New Zealand?
The Moa and Haast Eagle
When did the Aztecs settle their capital city? (Approx, +/- 50 years)
1325
Where did the people of Polynesia originally come from?
South East Asia
What is the name for Spanish explorers
Conquistador
What is the name of Maori tattoos?
Ta Moko
Who was Hernan Cortes
a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire
What does 'Tenochtitlan' mean?
Place of the cactus/prickly pear
How were many islands in Polynesia formed?
Volcanoes/Volcanic Activity
Name ONE Aztec god
TBA
What is the Maori name for New Zealand?
Aotearoa
What does 'Kaitiakitanga' mean?
Kaitiakitanga gives people the
responsibility to look after
the environment