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History Quiz - Aztecs (Questions)

Who were the Aztecs? Explore their capital city, floating gardens, markets and temples, then try this KS2 History quiz to see what you remember.

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Fascinating Fact:

Their capital city, Tenochtitlan, was built on an island in a lake and had canals, causeways, and busy marketplaces.

In KS2 History, you learn how the Aztecs built an empire in what is now Mexico. Pupils explore Tenochtitlan, farming on “floating” gardens, trade in busy markets, and powerful rulers and gods.

Key Terms

  • Aztec Empire: A powerful civilisation that ruled parts of central Mexico before the Spanish arrived.
  • Tenochtitlan: The Aztec capital city, built on an island in Lake Texcoco with canals and causeways.
  • Chinampa: A man-made “floating” garden used by the Aztecs to grow crops in shallow lake water.

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Who were the Aztecs in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, the Aztecs are studied as a civilisation that lived in central Mexico. They built a large empire, developed farming methods, and created impressive cities and temples.

Where did the Aztecs live and build their empire?

The Aztecs lived in the Valley of Mexico in central Mexico. From their capital at Tenochtitlan, they controlled surrounding lands through trade, warfare, and agreements with other peoples.

What happened to the Aztec Empire?

The Aztec Empire ended in the early sixteenth century when Spanish conquistadors, helped by disease and local allies, defeated the Aztecs and took control of their lands and capital.

Try These Related Quizzes

1. Where did the Aztecs live?
[ ] Iraq
[ ] Mexico
[ ] Hawaii
[ ] Peru
2. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
[ ] Mexico City
[ ] Tenochtitlan
[ ] Texcoco
[ ] Yuatepec
3. Where was Tenochtitlan built?
[ ] In the centre of the rain forest
[ ] In the desert
[ ] On an island in Lake Texcoco
[ ] On an island in the Atlantic Ocean
4. When did the Spanish conquer Tenochtitlan?
[ ] 1319
[ ] 1419
[ ] 1519
[ ] 1619
5. What was the name of the Spanish leader?
[ ] Cortes
[ ] Phillip II
[ ] Moctezuma
[ ] Mendoza
6. What was the name of the last Aztec Emperor?
[ ] Moctezuma
[ ] Maxtla
[ ] Tlacaelel
[ ] Cortes
7. What was an Aztec peasant home built of?
[ ] Reeds and thatch
[ ] Cement
[ ] Stone and slate
[ ] Brick and tile
8. How did the Aztecs move around Tenochtitlan?
[ ] Car
[ ] Walk
[ ] Bicycle
[ ] Canoe
9. Who did NOT go to school in Tenochtitlan?
[ ] Boys
[ ] Slaves
[ ] Everyone went to school
[ ] Girls
10. What was the name of the farmer's planting plots in the lake?
[ ] Chinampas
[ ] Water gardens
[ ] Swamp fields
[ ] Pochtecas

 

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History Quiz - Aztecs (Answers)
1. Where did the Aztecs live?
[ ] Iraq
[x] Mexico
[ ] Hawaii
[ ] Peru
Mexico is named after the Mexica, an Aztec tribe
2. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
[ ] Mexico City
[x] Tenochtitlan
[ ] Texcoco
[ ] Yuatepec
Tenochtitlan is now Mexico City
3. Where was Tenochtitlan built?
[ ] In the centre of the rain forest
[ ] In the desert
[x] On an island in Lake Texcoco
[ ] On an island in the Atlantic Ocean
The city was connected to the mainland by causeways and bridges. The bridges could be removed to defend the city from attackers
4. When did the Spanish conquer Tenochtitlan?
[ ] 1319
[ ] 1419
[x] 1519
[ ] 1619
Tenochtitlan had a population of around 200,000 - that's five times larger than London was at the time
5. What was the name of the Spanish leader?
[x] Cortes
[ ] Phillip II
[ ] Moctezuma
[ ] Mendoza
Cortes conquered the Aztecs and claimed the land for Spain
6. What was the name of the last Aztec Emperor?
[x] Moctezuma
[ ] Maxtla
[ ] Tlacaelel
[ ] Cortes
Moctezuma was killed by the Spaniards
7. What was an Aztec peasant home built of?
[x] Reeds and thatch
[ ] Cement
[ ] Stone and slate
[ ] Brick and tile
Reeds were plentiful around the edges of the lakes in Mexico
8. How did the Aztecs move around Tenochtitlan?
[ ] Car
[ ] Walk
[ ] Bicycle
[x] Canoe
The city had canals instead of roads, a bit like Venice in Italy
9. Who did NOT go to school in Tenochtitlan?
[ ] Boys
[ ] Slaves
[x] Everyone went to school
[ ] Girls
There were different schools for different people. Boys and girls did not go to the same school and neither did the rich and the poor
10. What was the name of the farmer's planting plots in the lake?
[x] Chinampas
[ ] Water gardens
[ ] Swamp fields
[ ] Pochtecas
They were built by putting a fence around the plot then filling it up with mud from the lake bed
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