The Aztec Empire

Tenochtitlan is a(n)

A picture or drawing that stands for a word or phrase is a _________.

A person who uses science and math to design useful objects or buildings

An ancient book with handwritten pages or parts is a __________.

Aztecs had a calendar system that told them when to perform certain ceromonies, such as

These were used to keep lists of rulers, record mythic histories and keep track of religious holidays

A person whose job is copying written information

They were known for being the greatest of warriors and conquered many lands

A period of time in which a ruler is in power

Aztec emperor ruled more than

At the Aztec market _________ and _________ were two of the things used in place of coins or printed money.

A channel dug by people, used by boats or for irrigation

Material used in building that is soft at first but then gets hard and rocklike

Moving around often, usually in search of food or water , means ___________.

Capitol city of the Aztecs was

The rich soil in Chinampas was perfect for the Aztec to grow

Aztecs thought there was no greater honor than to___________.

During Moctezuma's reign these occurred:

A raised road built over water to connect an island to a mainland is a __________.

The Aztec empire is in

He was the emperor of the Aztecs in the early 1500s CE

Were built to supply fresh water to the city

A weapon that could throw darts at high speeds was a(n)________.

Emperors were crowned and sacrifices were made here

Tenochtitlan means

What sign did the sun god tell the Aztecs to look for?

Empires were always trying to gain more wealth and expand their empires by

Also known as floating gardens, they were made from mud dug up from bottom of lake