Aztec Society
This social class included warriors, priests, merchants, and artisans.
What is the Macehualtin?
Most Spaniards belonged to this social class.
What were peasants/commoners?
Aztecs believed this kept the world balanced.
What is sacrifice?
Floating gardens used by Aztec farmers.
What are chinampas?
Both Spain and the Aztecs wanted this.
What are wealth and power?
The Aztec emperor was known by this title.
What is the Huey Tlatoani?
This religion shaped Spanish society.
what is Roman Catholicism?
This feathered serpent god was expected to return someday.
Who is Quetzalcoatl?
Goods demanded from conquered peoples.
What is tribute?
The Aztecs believed gods controlled this
What is the balance of the world?
These people worked land owned by nobles.
Who were the Mayeques?
Only this gender could hold government positions in Spain.
What are men?
The Spanish believed rulers received power from this source.
What is God?
The Aztec system of exchanging goods without money.
What is barter?
The Spanish believed Christianity should be spread to others.
What is religious influence/conversion?
This social class could sometimes buy their freedom.
Who were the Tlacotin?
These religious groups often operated schools.
Who were the Franciscans and Dominicans?
The Aztec ritual calendar lasted this many days.
What is 260 days?
The powerful sheep-farming guild in Spain.
What is the Mesta?
Aztec warfare focused on capturing these.
What are prisoners?
This group formed the ruling class of Aztec society.
Who were the Pipiltin?
The growing social class that became increasingly influential.
What is the merchant class?
The Spanish Inquisition was designed to enforce this.
What is religious conformity/Catholicism?
This helped Spain become wealthy despite economic problems.
What is the wool trade?
The major difference between Spanish and Aztec warfare.
Spanish sought conquest; Aztecs sought tribute and captives.