Quiz & Worksheet - The Aztec Civilization

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Guided by Huitzilopochtli, their war and sun god, what sign showed the Aztecs that they had found their new homeland in the valley of Mexico?

Marshy islands and high temperatures

A place with cactus and a happy eagle

A large lake with clear blue water

A snake attacking an eagle

Worksheet

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1. The expansive population of Tenochtitlan could be attributed to the success of agriculture and:

The migration of natives to Tenochtitlan.
The migration of Spanish people to Tenochtitlan.
The superior fighting skills of Aztecs, used to conquer others.
Their polygamist society.

2. How are the engineering skills of the Aztecs illustrated in the creation of Tenochtitlan?

They built their city near a large lake, using it as their primary water source.
They surrounded their city with high walls to protect them from floods.
They built storied buildings and a rapid transportation system.
They built on the middle of a lake, draining swamps, building waterways, bridges and floating gardens.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and worksheet combo will test your knowledge of the Aztec Civilization. Topics that will be part of the quiz include engineering abilities of the Aztecs and the Spanish conquerors.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

During the assessments, you will be tested on:

Engineering skills of the Aztecs
How the Aztecs built a massive empire
Why they are polytheistic
Spanish invasion of Mexico

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the Aztec Empire
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about why they are considered polytheistic
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the fall of the Aztec empire

Additional Learning

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