Aztec

Question 0

Pyramid of the sun

Answer 0

biggest pyramid in Teotihuacan, 2000 ft. -3000 ft. Around base

Question 1

Teotihuacan

Answer 1

First major civilization of the Aztecs. Aztec empire was built on top of old Olmec and Zapotec civilization

Question 2

Avenue of the dead

Answer 2

Main highway. The pyramid of the sun towers over everything else.

Question 3

Obsidian

Answer 3

Hard, glossy volcanic rock. Used by the early people to make weapons.

Question 4

Toltecs

Answer 4

Warlike people, empire was based on conquest.

Question 5

Quetzalcoatl

Answer 5

Mean, feathered serpent, god of the toltecs. God of civilization and learning.

Question 6

Huitzilpochtli

Answer 6

God of sun and warfare. Pitted against Quetzalcoatl.

Question 7

Tenochtitlan

Answer 7

Larger than any other European city.

Question 8

Triple alliance

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Tenochtitlan, Texacoco, and tlacopan, formed an alliance to make the Aztec empire.

Question 9

Tribute

Answer 9

Money given to a ruler in exchange for protection.

Question 10

Chinampas

Answer 10

Elevated gardens around the cities

Question 11

Montezuma

Answer 11

Crowned emperor. Empire began to weaken under his reign. Welcomed Cortez into the city.