Aztec Timeline

1. When did the Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico? 1195 1240 1100 120 2. When was the first Aztec temple built? 1300 1225 1350 1325 3. Who was the ruler of the Aztec Empire in 1440? Hernando Cortes Tlatoani Montezuma Acamapichtli 4. What was the main city of the Aztec Empire? Aztlan Valley of Mexico Tenochtitlan None of the above 5. How many years passed between Moctezuma becoming their leader and Ahuizotu becoming their leader? 46 years 62 years 66 years 72 years 6. The Aztecs built _ and _ around Tenochtitlan in 1350. bridges and canals causeways and bridges canals and causeways roads and bridges 7. How many years passed between the Aztecs arriving in the Valley of Mexico and Cortes coming to Mexico? 421 years 450 years 321 years 324 years 8. What did Acampichtli's name mean? Straight arrow Fistful of arrows No arrows None of the above 9. How many years passed between Moctezuma beginning his rule and Moctezuma II becoming ruler? 42 years 44 years 66 years 62 years Fill in each blank with the correct word or number. Each one will only be used once. 10. The Tepanecs were defeated in 1400.11. In 1487, the Great Temple at Tenochtitlan was dedicated.12. Over the course of 55 years, the Aztecs arrived in the Valley of Mexico and then settled near Lake Texcoco.13. The Aztecs first settled in the Valley of Mexico.14. In 1370, the Aztec Priest Tenoch died. True or False...15. The city of Tenochtitlan was destroyed by an earthquake in 1452. True False True or False...16. Moctezuma II was killed when Cortes came to Mexico. True False True or False...17. In 1350, the Aztecs began to be ruled by the Tepanacs. True False True or False...18. In 1520, Cuitlahuac was elected high priest. True False True or False...19. Tenochtitlan was renamed as Mexico City. True False 20. In 1522, Tenochtitlan was declared an English colony. True False BONUS: (Give this a try to earn extra points on your score)Why were the Spanish and Hernando Cortes able to defeat the Aztecs? List as many reasons as you can.