The Rise of the Aztecs
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Where did the Aztec ancestors come from?

  • South America
  • Central America
  • Aztlán (correct)
  • The Valley of Mexico
  • What does 'Aztec' mean in the Nahuatl language?

  • People from South America
  • People from Aztlán (correct)
  • People from the Valley of Mexico
  • People from Central America
  • Where did the Mexica initially settle when they entered the Valley of Mexico?

  • Tenochtitlán
  • Near a large stone pyramid
  • With the kingdom that hired them as mercenaries (correct)
  • Where they sacrificed the king's daughter
  • What significant event led to the Mexica being driven away by the kingdom they worked for?

    <p>They sacrificed one of the king's daughters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form did the gods send an omen to the Mexica that led to their resettlement?

    <p>Eagle eating a snake on a nopal cactus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol did the Mexica adopt for their city, which is now in the center of the Mexican flag?

    <p>Eagle on a cactus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities formed the Triple Alliance that became the new center of power in the Valley of Mexico?

    <p>Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, Tlacopan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title did the leaders of Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, and Tlacopan take once they formed the Triple Alliance?

    <p>Huetlatoani</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did tribute cities do in exchange for protection from the Aztec Empire?

    <p>Paid special taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of a cacique in maintaining order in the conquered cities?

    <p>Governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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