Aztec daily life
what was the capital city built on?
It was on an island
what is the main ingredient aztecs used.
grain
who had a higher status in Aztec society?
men
What did the gods provide
water, crops, food etc.
what does semi divine mean?
half-human and half-god
what was a popular game for Aztecs.
patolia
what is the main food that Aztecs eat?
Maize
What was a woman's most important job?
Taking care of the children
To fulfil a prophecy.
what could slaves own?
land and other slaves
what did Aztecs like to do?
they enjoyed music and dancing.
when did they eat meat?
only on special occasions
what did the Aztecs believe were the purpose of marriage?
To have kids
what did they sacrifice to the gods?
humans
what is the percentage of peasants there are in the city?
30%
how many people lived in tenochtitlan?
200,000 people
What was considered a prized delicacy?
An axolotl
what do most old boys learn to do
fish and handle a canoe.
what is quetzalcoatl
it means feathered serpent
if your parents are slaves are you?
What kind of ruler was an aztec
semidivine.
How did the Aztecs make maize?
they boiled and skinned maize kernels and then grounded them into flour
What were one of the girls tasks.
Grinding maize.
what did the Aztecs call themselfs
the people of the sun
what are the rulers known as
there known as "he who speaks"