Which is an example of how the physical environment helped the Aztecs establish an empire?
(1 point)
Responses
The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.
The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.
The active volcanoes kept neighboring peoples from attacking the Aztecs.
The active volcanoes kept neighboring peoples from attacking the Aztecs.
The capital city of Tenochtitlan was located in the dense rain forest.
The capital city of Tenochtitlan was located in the dense rain forest.
The Aztecs lived on a flat plain that was perfect for warfare.
The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.
To keep the god from growing weak.
How did the Aztecs share their history from generation to generation?
(1 point)
Responses
They used hieroglyphs to write history.
They used hieroglyphs to write history.
They told stories of the past.
They told stories of the past.
They used quipu to record information.
They used quipu to record information.
They carved images in stone.
What was an achievement of the Aztecs?
(1 point)
Responses
utilizing a well-developed writing system
utilizing a well-developed writing system
developing the numeral zero
developing the numeral zero
the use of an aqueduct
the use of an aqueduct
developing the first calendar
developing the first calendar
Which of these were among the lowest class in Aztec society?
(1 point)
Responses
military leaders
military leaders
traders and farmers
traders and farmers
prisoners of war
prisoners of war
nobles and priests
Prisoners of war
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice prisoners of war to the god Huitzilopochtli?
(1 point)
Responses
to keep volcanoes from erupting
to keep volcanoes from erupting
to keep neighboring people from invading
to keep neighboring people from invading
to keep slaves from revolting
to keep slaves from revolting
to keep the god from growing weak
They told stories of the past.
developing the numeral zero
The correct answer is: The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.
Explanation: The physical environment played a significant role in helping the Aztecs establish their empire. One example of this is the location of their capital city, Tenochtitlan, which was built on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco. The island provided a natural defense against attacks, as it could only be accessed by causeways or by boat. This made it difficult for enemy forces to conquer or siege the city. Additionally, the lake itself acted as a barrier, further protecting the Aztec capital from potential invaders. The strategic positioning of Tenochtitlan and the natural defense offered by the physical environment played a crucial role in the Aztecs' ability to establish and maintain their empire.