The Aztecs were a poor wandering tribe until their leader, Tenoch, had a strange vision and led them to _________________________________________. There.

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The Aztecs were a poor wandering tribe until their leader, Tenoch, had a strange vision and led them to _________________________________________. There they founded a great city, called _________________________, in 1325. Find the answer at : http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/history1.htm

The Aztecs farmed corn, potatoes, chili peppers, and squash using a digging stick and a wooden hoe. They also caught fish, turtles, and frogs. What else did they eat?_____________________________________________________________________________. Find the answer at : http://library.thinkquest.org/27981/food.html

The Aztecs also had many forms of art The Aztecs also had many forms of art. One of the most popular was limestone sculpture of religious figures. Name three other forms. ______________________________________________________________________________ Find the answer at : http://library.thinkquest.org/16325/y-art.html

Aztec religion involved worshiping nature as gods, such as Coatlicue, goddess of Earth, Life, and Death. According to legend, the city made human sacrifices to them. Why? ______________________________________________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.differentworld.com/mexico/common/pages/history_notes/tenochtitlan.htm

The Aztecs' native spoken language was called N'ahuatl (pronounced nä'wät-l). They also had a system of writing. What did it look like? Who learned it? ____________________________________ Find the answer at : http://library.thinkquest.org/27981/language.html