12 Questions
Which Spanish conquistador destroyed the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortes
What type of ship was known for transporting silver from the Old World to the New World?
Spanish Galleon
What was the name of the first English colony in the New World?
Jamestown
What was the name of the explorer who is credited with discovering the Americas, though he thought he had reached Asia?
Christopher Columbus
What was the name of the 260-day calendar used by the Maya?
Sacred Year
Which type of Aztec warrior was considered to be of the highest class?
Jaguar Warrior
What was the main function of a causeway in the Aztec empire?
To connect the city of Tenochtitlan to the surrounding lands
Which of the following was NOT a staple food of the Aztecs?
Smallpox
What was the primary purpose of the Conquistadors in the Americas?
To colonize much of Central and South America for the Spanish Empire
What was the primary function of a chinampa in the Aztec empire?
To build manmade islands for growing crops
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of a city-state in the Aztec empire?
Serving as the capital city of the Aztec empire
What was the primary purpose of an aqueduct in the Aztec empire?
To transport water over a long distance
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