10 Questions
What year was Tenochtitlán established by the Aztec?
1325
How did the Aztec empire expand in the 1400s?
By conquering neighboring city-states
How did the Aztec gain wealth?
By forcing conquered peoples to send valuables like gold, silver, jade, and turquoise to Tenochtitlán
What were some of the goods that conquered peoples had to send to Tenochtitlán?
Food, cloth, or other goods; seashells, fish, turtles; corn, beans, peppers, squash, fruit; animal skins, feathers; pottery, blankets
How many city-states were included in the Aztec Empire by the early 1500s?
400 to 500
Approximately how many residents did Tenochtitlán have?
Between 150,000 and 200,000
What did the Aztec warriors force conquered peoples to send as tribute?
Gold, silver, jade, turquoise, food, cloth, or other goods
What is an emperor?
The ruler of an empire
What type of communities might send pottery or blankets to Tenochtitlán?
Craft-working communities
What types of goods might farmers send to Tenochtitlán?
Corn, beans, peppers, squash, fruit
Test your knowledge about the Aztec civilization that thrived in central Mexico from 1325 to 1521 CE. Explore topics such as Aztec culture, human sacrifices, and nomadic lifestyles.
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