What lake was the Aztec Empire founded?
Lake Texcoco
Most commoners were farmers. Name one other crop besides maize (corn) that the Aztecs were known for growing.
Avocados, Cacoa Beans, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Chillis, Cotton, Maguey
The Aztecs believed in many gods. What is the term for their beliefs?
Polytheistic
The Aztecs developed a floating garden in order to farm. What were these called?
Chinampas
What was the goal of the Aztecs going to war?
Gain captives
What 3 symbols come from an Aztec legend as to where they should settle? *Hint: they are on the Mexican flag
Cactus, Snake, Eagle
Which one of these were NOT part of the Aztec agriculture:
Planting Sticks; Slash and Burn; Aqueducts to bring water; Used animals to help plow land; Chinampas; Little fat in diet due to no cattle or pig; Cut terraces in hillside
Used animals to help plow
What was considered to be a religious duty to the Aztecs?
Be a warrior
Which calendar was based on the phases of the moon (260 days/13 months)? Religious ceremonies, days to plant/harvest, and when to go into battle were all based on this calendar.
Lunar Calendar
How many classes did the Aztecs have in their society?
4
What was the noble family that controlled each city-state called?
Calpolli
Tenochtitlan was an island in the middle of a lake. There were 4 main floating bridges/docks in order to get to Tenochtitlan. What were these called?
Causeways
Who is considered to be the earth mother goddess?
A. Ochpaniztli B. Huitzilopochtli
C. Tlaloc D. Tlazolteotl
D. Tlazolteotl
The Aztecs had a written language that used hieroglyphics. They also had a spoken language. What was it called?
Nahuatl
Name two forms of art that the Aztecs were known for.
Sculpture, Pottery, Weaving, Jewelry making
Why did Montezuma II originally let the Spanish in the city limits?
***DOUBLE***
They thought they were gods.
What was the school called that both boys and girls attended?
A. Calmecac B. Telpuchcalli
C. Cuauhololli D. Tlachtli
B. Telpuchcalli
Each village held several ceremonies which included human sacrifices. They participated in these in order to keep the gods happy and _________ balanced.
Nature
The most important weapon that the Aztecs used was a sword edged with sharp pieces of obsidian glass. What is this weapon called?
A. Macuahuitl B. Cuauhololli
C. Atlatl D. Patolli
A. Macuahuitl
What was the game called that has characteristics of soccer and basketball?
Tlachtli
Name one reason for the decline of the Aztec empire.
1) Warfare
2) Smallpox
3) Human Sacrifices
While the boys primarily learned about weapons and warfare at school, name two things the girls learned.
Spinning, Weaving, Cooking, Finances, Music, Dance, Homemaking skills
Which god was considered the sun god and was most powerful to all gods?
A. Tlazolteotl B. Tonatiuh
C. Tezcatlipoca D. Quetzalcoatl
C. Tezcatlipoca
Aqueducts
Cacao Beans