Quiz: The Fall of the Aztec Empire

Test your understanding of the specific concepts, facts, and details covered in this video about the fall of the mighty Aztec Empire in the 16th century.

History mixed 6 Questions Video Quiz
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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, how many people did the Aztecs rule at the height of their power? Video Reference:
"from their Capital at tan Tian the Aztecs controlled much of what is now Mexico and Central America ..."

Timestamp: 0:14

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

The video mentions that Spanish invaders had superior weapons compared to the Aztecs, including: Video Reference:
"Spanish Invaders also had Superior weapons Plus guns trained horses and dogs and fully loaded warshi..."

Timestamp: 1:18

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Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, the Aztec emperor Moctezuma believed Cortez might be which prophesied figure? Video Reference:
"their Emperor monuma believed Cortez might be the bearded Aztec god who was prophecied to conquer hi..."

Timestamp: 1:32

Q4 Beginner 1 pts

The video explains that smallpox, brought by the Spanish ships, decimated the Aztec population. Video Reference:
"the Aztecs then confronted another powerful enemy smallpox brought aboard Spanish ships the disease ..."

Timestamp: 2:15

Q5 Advanced 3 pts

According to the video, on what date did the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan fall to the Spanish? Video Reference:
"despite a fierce resistance the Aztec city fell on August 13th 1521..."

Timestamp: 3:00

Q6 Intermediate 2 pts

The video states that under Spanish rule, Mexico City rose from the ruins of which Aztec city? Video Reference:
"under Spanish rule Mexico City Rose from the ruins of Tano titlan..."

Timestamp: 3:30

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