Aztec Society was organized in groups called what?
Calpolli
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What are the two schools in the Aztec Society?
The Calmecac and the Telpochcalli.
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What is tribute?
Valuable gifts and taxes collected by the Aztecs
from a conquered group or city.
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Why did the Aztecs settle where they settled?
Because they were told to settle in the area where they found an eagle perching on a cactus.
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Why did the Aztecs continuously sacrifice themselves along with others?
Because they believed it would lead them straight to heaven.
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What are the two specific roles of the Aztec Merchant?
They were to help build the economy and to act as spies and report back of any new news.
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What was the main difference between the Calmecac and the Telpochcalli?
The main difference is who was taught in the schools.
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Why were the Aztecs such a powerful force?
Because they started war training for their males at a very young age.
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Why were the mountains so important to the Aztecs?
Because to the Aztecs they saw it as they were more connected and closer to their gods.
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Which god had a fight with Tezcatlipoca?
Quetzalcoatl
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Why is the Aztec Social Structure different from others?
Because you can move up and switch Social Classes if you meet the requirements.
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What is the Telpochcalli most similar to in the modern age?
Military School
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Why were the Aztecs so motivated by war?
Because it gave them chances to bring in more sacrifices for the gods.
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What present day city is built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City.
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How long did it take for the Sacred Calendar to catch up with the Solar Calendar?
Exactly 52 Years.
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What were the 5 Sections in the Aztec Social Hierarchy?
Emperor, Nobility and Priests, Merchants Artisans and Soldiers, Farmers Fishers and Women, Slaves.
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At What Age did Male Nobles Start The Calmecac?
At Age 15
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At What age did Aztec Commoners start War Training?
At Age 15
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What was the name of the seed beds of the Aztecs and what was their second use?
They were called Chinampas and were also used for expanding land.
500
What happened in the New Fire Ceremony?
The people would fast and let their fires go out. They waited on rooftops to see the sacred flame lit near Tenochtitlan. A courier would then carry this flame from house to house to relight the fires.
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How did a commoner move up in the social structure exactly?
By bringing back 4 people to sacrifice in from war.
500
How did Aztec Parents punish their kids who misbehaved in school?
They threw handfuls of hot chili into a fire and forced their children to inhale the smoke.