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The Aztec Empire

Explore the fascinating history, culture, and achievements of the ancient Aztec Empire with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4.

Grade 4 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsAztec Empire
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The Aztec Empire

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1. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

a

Cusco

b

Tenochtitlan

c

Rome

d

Cairo

2. What did the Aztecs build to grow crops on water?

a

Pyramids

b

Chinampas

c

Aqueducts

d

Roads

3. The Aztecs were known for their fierce warriors and their worship of many  .

4. The Aztec Empire was located in what is now  .

5. The Aztecs used chocolate as a currency.

T

True

F

False

6. The Aztec Empire was conquered by Spanish explorers.

T

True

F

False

7. Look at the map below. What modern-day country is the Aztec Empire mostly located in?

Map of the Aztec Empire

8. Name one important achievement of the Aztec civilization.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Maize
Emperor
Pyramids
Mexico

9. The main crop grown by the Aztecs was  .

10. The leader of the Aztec Empire was called the  .