Aztec Farming
floating garden they used to farm
The Aztec boys and girls went to the same school. True or False
False
What were the titles of Ferdinand and Isabella's ?
King and Queen
How many calendars did the Aztecs Use
What is 2 calendars
There were _________ (how many) classes of Aztec people?
4
The Aztecs used terraced farming like the Incas and the Mayans. True or False
True
Both boys and girls were expected to do a lot of chores as they were growing up. True or False
True
Spain naturally wanted to explore "the new world" because their country pointed in what direction?
West
How many prisoners did an aztec warrior have to capture to increase their rank in society?
2
Aztec made alliances with other tribes, what is an alliance
When people work together and make deals with each other
The Aztecs main source of food was squash, beans and _______________.
Corn
At what ages would girls and boys usually get married
Girls around 15
Boys around 20
Which monotheistic religion took control of Spain from the Christians?
Muslims
What religious activity would happen on the day when the calendars align?
What is a sacrifice?
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice so many people?
They believed that the gods aided humans only if humans nourished them.
What plant did they use to make clothes for the lower class people?
A girl would leave school when she ___________
married
What was the name of the court trials that Spain used to exile Muslims
Inquisition
The Aztecs used money to barter
False, they had no money. They would barter instead. (trade)
What was the name of the Aztec capital city?
Tenochtitlan
The Aztecs learned to make cloth which was used for garments used for trade and tribute. What crop did they need to grow for this.
What is cotton
When boys proved themselves in ______________ they were allowed to leave school and work with their fathers.
Battle
Which Spanish Conquistador defeated the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes
What was the ceremony called that they celebrated every 52 years when the calendars aligned?
What is New Fire Ceremony
The Aztec religion was Polytheistic, what does this mean?
They believed in many gods.