Spanish
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were known in Spain as the Spanish _______________
Monarchy
DOUBLE POINTS:
The Aztec roamed for over 200 years in search of this because they believed it to be a sign from their patron god. This can also be found on the Mexican flag.
Who was the Aztec's patron god?
An eagle with a rattlesnake in its mouth; Huitzilopochtli
A chinampa is an Aztec word for
Floating garden
The Aztec wandered for more than 200 years in search of their destiny land. Because of this, they are referred to as____________
Semi-nomadic (nomadic)
The best known Aztec emperor
Moctezuma II
If an emperor did not properly rule, he could be removed from the position by:
The Council of Wise Men
Aztec demanded this from any society that they conquered
Tribute and Taxes
When the Spanish aimed to take back the Iberian Peninsula which was under Muslim control, it was called
The Reconquista
The Aztec designed these and used them to bring fresh water from the mountains to the city of Tenochtitlan
Aqueducts
These people controlled part of the Iberian Peninsula which the Spanish eventually tried to take back during the Reconquista. After conquered, they left behind an influence in architecture and design.
The Moors
In order to show his power when he arrived in Mexico, Hernan Cortes killed people in this social class to show his strength and superiority
The nobility
The Aztec society was based upon which type of social structure
Hierarchy
Believing one's religion or culture is superior to another's
Ethnocentric or Ethnocentrism
The feathered serpent god who the Aztec feared would one day return to take his throne
Quetzalcoatl
This person led the Spanish conquistadors and is known for conquering the Aztec Empire
Hernan Cortes
The main religion of the Spanish
A King or Queen in Spain, could not lose their title because of misrule because they were said to be appointed by God in this document
Divine Right of Kings
This was a time when King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella wanted to convert all people to the Roman Catholic faith. They tortured, expelled, and sometimes killed those who refused to convert. This was known as the:
Spanish Inquisition
DAILY DOUBLE
What are the three aspects of worldview?
Cultural
Political/ Economic
Social Structures
DAILY DOUBLE
The Aztec were unable to conquer these two groups. The two groups ended up joining Cortes with hopes of regaining their independence.
Tlaxcalans and Cholulas
The name of the Spanish parliament
Cortes
(different from Hernan Cortes)
The name of the sacrificial temple at the center of Tenochtitlan
Templo Mayor
To give goods or services on an ongoing basis
Tribute
The most important aspect of life for both the Spanish and the Aztec
Religion
Tepanec