Emperor
What was the Aztec word(s) for Emperor?
Great Speaker, Huey Tlatoani
What were the privileges of the nobility?
Second-story homes, wear feathers, and cotton.
what were the jobs of the farmers and fishers?
to farm and fish to benefit the Aztec society.
What did merchants do to help the Aztec society
Sell valuable goods, pay taxes, know geography, spy ect
how were slaves beneficial to the Aztecs?
they performed the necessary work that needed to be done .
what place did he sit on the social hierarchy
first/top
How did nobility contribute to society? Work as scribes, government officials and teachers.
Work as scribes, government officials and teachers.
Were women considered to be valuable to the Aztecs? Explain.
Yes, doctors/healers, lucky days for journeys, days to get married, giving birth, and educators of young children.
what place in the social hierarchy did these groups sit?
4th 5th and 6th.
how could the slaves earn their freedom?
they could run a long certain amount of miles to the emperor's palace without getting caught.
How was he treated by others?
He was treated like a god, carried through the streets on a screened platform, and they obeyed him without question.
What were the responsibilities of the priests?
Interpretations of dreams, lucky days for war, the meaning of omens, provide music, direct religious ceremonies.
what place did the women sit on the social hierarchy?
8th place
Why were soldiers so important to the Aztecs?
Expanded borders, victims for sacrifice.
were the children of the slaves considered slaves?
no, they were not, the children are free people.
What were his three main responsibilities?
Chief Priest, Commander of the Army, and Head of State.
What did the priests and nobles do as work?
working with feathers and performing sacrifices.
what class were farmers/fishers/women considered?
commoners .
what type of clothing did the merchants and commoners wear?
simple typed clothing, no bright colours or expressive patterns.
true or false? The slaves weren't protected under the law.
False.
Who was the emperor in 1519?
Moctezuma
what class were the priests and nobility considered?
they were considered nobles .
How did the farmers and fishers contribute to society?
Sell goods at the market, pay taxes, donate labor
Why were artisans valued?
They worked with precious materials such as gold and feathers.
were the slaves considered nobels ?
no, they were commoners.