Aztecs
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. Aztecs
A. Any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World
2. Cactus
B. The governing group of a kingdom
3. Lake
C. A member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes (plural)
4. City
D. The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure
5. Tribes
E. A large and densely populated urban area
6. Sacrifice
F. The creator and ruler worshipped in many faiths (plural)
7. Eagle
G. System of faith and worship
8. Gods
H. A social division of people (plural)
9. Temples
I. The male ruler of an empire
10. Religion
J. A body of water surrounded by land
11. Canoes
K. Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong
12. Empire
L. Small and light boat (plural)
13. Emperor
M. Place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity (plural)
14. Palace
N. The domain ruled by an emperor or empress