10 Questions
Where did the Aztec ancestors come from?
Aztlán
What does 'Aztec' mean in the Nahuatl language?
People from Aztlán
Where did the Mexica initially settle when they entered the Valley of Mexico?
With the kingdom that hired them as mercenaries
What significant event led to the Mexica being driven away by the kingdom they worked for?
They sacrificed one of the king's daughters
In what form did the gods send an omen to the Mexica that led to their resettlement?
Eagle eating a snake on a nopal cactus
What symbol did the Mexica adopt for their city, which is now in the center of the Mexican flag?
Eagle on a cactus
Which cities formed the Triple Alliance that became the new center of power in the Valley of Mexico?
Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, Tlacopan
What title did the leaders of Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, and Tlacopan take once they formed the Triple Alliance?
Huetlatoani
What did tribute cities do in exchange for protection from the Aztec Empire?
Paid special taxes
What was the role of a cacique in maintaining order in the conquered cities?
Governor
Explore the history of the Aztec Empire, known for human sacrifice, stone pyramids, and worshiping a feathered serpent. Learn about their complex military state in Central America during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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