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How many people lived in the Aztec civilization before it was Conquered
250,000
What were Aztec symbols called?
What are Glyphs
The capital city of the Aztec
tenochtitlan
How tall were the sculptures of the gods?
What is 7+ feet
Who did the Aztecs use the flat roofs of their houses for
Another living space
What were the carved stone figures called?
What are Chacmools
what was in the middle of the Mayan house
a fire in a heart that's always lit
What was the capital of the Aztec empire?
Where is The Great Temple of Tenochtitlan
Why did Spain the Spanish conquer the Aztecs
Because they wanted gold
What tradition did the Aztecs follow?
Who are The Toltecs
How old did boys need to go to school at
15
Where did the Toltecs live?
Where is In the valley of Mexico
How often did merchants sell Goods
Once a week
What did the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan look like?
What is A double staircase, at the top, and two shrines of the major gods.
What were Artisans that worked with royal family members paid in
Food products and goods
Who read Glyphs?
Who were were Skilled Scribes of the king
What were commoners houses made from
Soft Stone
Why did the statues seem creepy?
What is because they were made as Alligators, or Snakes; Both creepy animals that can and will rip your throat out.
What does tenochtitlan Mean
Those on the road of the Gods
What did Chacmool figures look like?
What is Backs always on the ground, Head turned to face the viewer, Knees bent, Elbows on the ground, and hands holding a bowl or plate on the stomach