The Aztec Empire
What word best describes the Aztec before they built their empire?
wanderers
Where did the Aztec build the capital of their civilization?
in Tenochtitlan, present day Mexico
Name one reason the Aztec waged war so often.
They wanted to expand their empire and power.
The Aztec were known for being ______ and ______.
fierce warriors and great conquerors
What was unusual about the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan?
It was built on an island.
What was the purpose of the Templo Mayor, or Great Temple?
TWO answers
celebrate the rulers
to perform religious ceremonies
How did the Aztec know where to build the great city?
The sun god sent a sign about where to build it
Which area of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlan located?
North
What events began occuring in the Aztec Empire during this leader's reign?
natural disasters