Question

the aztec empire quick check
which of the following statements best shows the extent of the aztec empire? (1 point)
the aztec empire included all of the territory around lake texcoco, such as tenochtitlan.
the aztec empire covered all of what is now modern-day mexico, as well as the valley of mexico.
although it began in the valley of mexico, the aztec empire expanded to include territories as far south as modern guatemala.
the aztec empire mostly occupied the valley of mexico and did not expand beyond it.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement about the Aztec Empire's extent, we analyze each option:

• The first option only mentions territory around Lake Texcoco, which is too limited.
• The second option claims it covered all of modern - day Mexico, which is inaccurate as the Aztec Empire did not cover the entire modern - day Mexico.
• The third option is correct. The Aztec Empire started in the Valley of Mexico and expanded southward to include areas as far as modern - day Guatemala.
• The fourth option is incorrect as the Aztec Empire did expand beyond the Valley of Mexico.

Answer:

C. Although it began in the Valley of Mexico, the Aztec Empire expanded to include territories as far south as modern Guatemala.