Hierarchy
Women could work in offices
False
Boys and girls were taught seperatly.
True
What did the aztecs believe the gods controlled?
Every aspect of their life
What were two out of the four different weapons?
Clubs, Spears, Bow and Arrows,and slings
What was there main food source?
Maize
The priests came from the ranking of nobles.
True
At what age could kids attend school?
10-15 years old
what is Huitzilopochtli the god of?
Sun and war
What was tribute?
Tribute was the taxes, and valuables taken from conquered towns/cities.
What was chocolate believed to provide?
Stamina
How did the emperor get into office?
He was voted in
Where were the nobles schools located?
There schools were located in there neighborhoods and were usually attached to temples.
How many gods do the aztecs worship?
200
What was the main purpose of war?
To capture people to later sacrafice them for the gods.
What is octli?
An alcoholic drink
What were the three groups of commoners?
Merchants, Farmers, and Artisans
What was a difference in learning between the nobles and commeners?
Nobles were taught to read an write,commoners were not
Why did they blood sacrifice?
That's how they honored there gods. It was the strongest expression of there devotion to the gods.
or
They beleived there victims blood nourished the gods
What was the tradition for when a baby boy was born?
They put a shield into the boys hand which symbolized his comitment to protect his community.
Who was chocolate reserved for?
Warriors and nobles
What were the jobs of the nobles?
They worked as scribes, government officials, and teachers.
what was one thing the nobles studied? What was one career they trained to be
Studied Careers
Astronomy/Astrology Generals in the Army
Mathematics Judges
Reading Priests
Writing Scribes
Music High Government officals
Law Diplomats
The Calendar Teacher
What did they think would happen if they did not self sacrifice?
They thought the world would end
Military service was compulsory. What does this mean?
It means that it was required by law.
What was the punishment for getting drunk?
Death