The Aztec Empire

Explore the history, culture, and societal structure of the ancient Aztec Empire with this comprehensive worksheet.

Grade 8 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsAztec Empire

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D2.His.3.6-8D2.His.4.6-8

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The Aztec Empire

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

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

Cuzco

Tenochtitlan

Machu Picchu

Tikal

2. Which of the following was a key agricultural innovation of the Aztecs?

Terrace farming

Chinampas

Crop rotation

Irrigation canals

3. The Aztec Empire was located in what is modern-day .

4. The Aztec god of war and sun was .

5. The Aztecs were known for their advanced writing system using an alphabet.

True

False

6. The Aztec Empire was conquered by Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors.

True

False

7. Describe the role of human sacrifice in Aztec religion.

8. Explain how the Aztecs built their capital city, Tenochtitlan, on a lake.

9. Examine the image of the Mayan pyramid below. Although not Aztec, many Mesoamerican civilizations shared architectural similarities. What features of this pyramid suggest a complex society?