General
What does semi- Nomadic mean, and why were the Aztec people semi nomadic?
Nomadic means to constantly travel. Semi nomadic means to travel half the time. They obeyed the priest without question, which got their directions from God.
Who were the Aztec?
They were an ancient civilization who were semi-nomadic and they would travel non-stop because of a divine priest who would claim that they needed to find the perfect spot to live. They were hated by so many societies and were called savages many times. (basically the first nations of Mexico)
How long did the Moors rule over Spain?
700 Years
What is an ecological zone?
A physical area with specific traits of climate, soil, altitude, and so on that determine its particular plants and animals
Who were the moors, and where did they come from?
Muslims from North Africa that lived in Spain in the early 1100s.
What was Meseta Central?
The central plateau of Spain
What was the geography of the land the Aztec civilization settled in?
developed in the Valley of Mexico, wedged between high mountains and surrounded by lakes. Basically a giant basin
How much of the Iberian Peninsula did Spain occupy?
80%
What is a conquistador?
Someone who conquers; specifically, a leader in the Spanish conquest of America and especially of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
What was chapter 7 about?
How Does Intercultural Contact Impact the Worldviews of Societies?
What is the difference between a plateau and a basin?
A basin is just like a bowl or a dip in land whereas A large raised area of mostly level land
Why couldn’t the Aztec people settle on a decided land?
Because they believed that god was sending them to the chosen land and every time they receive word from the priest, they move. They believe it's a sign from god so they keep moving.
What was the reconquista?
It is a time when the Christian kingdoms continuously struggled to take back the southern lands that were ruled by the Muslims.
What did the Aztec people do in 1100?
Leave homeland, Aztlan
Where was Tenochtitlan built?
On an island on Lake Texcoco, one of the two saltwater lakes.
What is Meso-America?
Meso-America is a geographic region where many different cultures shared common characteristics. ex; dress, trade, agriculture, lifestyle, technology
What does the Eagle symbolize in page 234?
The eagle symbolizes both the sun and Huitzilopochtli; the red fruit of the cactus represents the human hearts offered as sacrifice.
How many of the Spanish words came from the Arabic language
Over 4000
What year did the Spanish Inquisition end?
1834
How wide and how long was the largest basin in the Aztec empire?
60 km wide, 80 km long
What was the first home of the Aztec?
Itzcoatl
What personal qualities would the Aztec have had to develop in order to survive their difficult journey?
The Aztec had to develop strength, patience, toughness, and become furious warriors to handle all this judgment upon them. Overall, mental and physical strength should be valued because people might try taking over their land and taking over their people as they are seen as ¨weak¨ . They also might have to develop calmness over stress striking situations. The harsh conditions they are moving into can change their way of thinking and lead to stress and overthinking
Which year did the Spanish conquistadors expel the last of the Moors?
1492
Name all of the Aztec gods?
Acamapichtli, Huitzilihuitl, Itzcoatl, Chimalpopoca, Moctezuma, Axayacatl, Tizoc,Ahuitzotl, Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, Cuitlahuac, Cuauhtemoc
Who was Itzcoatl?
The new leader of the Aztec people in 1428