Aztec Innovations
What was the Aztec system for growing crops on artificial islands?
Chinampas
What is the strongest expression of their devotion to the gods?
Human Sacrifice
Who is at the bottom of the Aztec hierarchy?
Slaves
What were some of the most respected professions among Aztec artisans?
Respected artisans included mask makers, goldsmiths, and feather workers.
What is a Quetzal?
A tropical bird prized for it's sacred feathers.
What architectural feature allowed the Aztecs to bring fresh water to Tenochtitlan?
Aqueducts
Why did the Aztec perform human sacrifice?
The Aztecs performed human sacrifice because they believed it was necessary to keep their gods strong and the universe in balance.
What does the title Huey Tlatoani mean?
Great Speaker
What were two responsibilities of the emperor?
He commanded the army and needed to be a skilled warrior and strategist.
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan.
What crops were commonly grown on Aztec chinampas?
Maize, beans, and squash
Who was the Aztec god of war and the sun?
Huitzilopochtli.
What jobs did noble Aztecs have? Name at least 2.
Noble Aztecs served as leaders, priests, judges, teachers, military commanders, and government officials.
What role did merchants play in the Aztec Empire beyond trading goods?
Merchants acted as spies for the empire, gathering information while traveling to other lands to trade goods.
How many kids does Mr. Judge have?
3.
What was a Macuahuitl?
A wooden club with embedded obsidian blades, was a weapon used by Aztec warriors.
Why were mountains considered sacred?
Mountain tops were closer to their Gods.
How could slaves earn their freedom back?
They could earn their freedom through hard work or by purchasing it.
What were neighborhood groups or clans called in Aztec society?
Calpolli
Where did Miss Klein grow up?
Alberta.
What is the name of the tool used by the Aztecs to launch arrows with greater speed and accuracy?
An Atlatl
Why did Quetzalcoatl leave Mexico? What does the tradition say?
The tradition said: He left Mexico after a fight with another god, and would one day return, bringing destruction to the Aztec empire.
What was the school for noble children called?
The calmecac.
What is a Telpochcalli?
School for commoner children.
What is the name of Juliet's cousin in the famous play Romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt.