Goverment
What could the citizens do if they didn't agree with judges?
Appeal to a higher court
What kind of religion did the Aztecs have?
Polytheistic
Who ruled the Aztecs from 1369 - 1391 AD?
Acamapichtli
What kind of weapons did the military use?
Atlatls, bows, spears, and daggers.
What happened in the 12th century AD?
The Aztec Round Dance
What was the "One Time Forgivness Law?"
When you confess your crime to the Priest you will only be forgiven once.
NO punishment for first crime
Name one of the Aztecs Gods.
Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoztl, Tezcatlipoca, Xipe Totec
Who ruled the Aztecs from 1391 - 1415 AD?
Huitzilihuitl
What were their battle costumes made of?
Feathers and Jaguar pelts.
What happened in 1325 AD?
The Great City of Tenochitlan was created
What type of religion did the Aztecs have?
A monarchy
Why did the people sacrafice humans?
To keep the sun moving and to keep the gods satisfied. Gave blood and heart as offerings.
Who ruled the Aztecs from 1415 - 1426 AD?
Chimalpopoca
What kind of animals did the military represent?
Jaguars and Eagles.
When was the Stone of the Sun carved?
1479
What were the different levels of the court (in order)
Family Individual, Calpulli, Executive, and the Leader
Who was the most important God?
Quetzalcoatl
Who ruled the Aztecs from 1427 - 1440 AD?
Itzcoatl
Why was their military system so powerful?
Their religion made them brutal and bloodthirsty.
When did the City of Tenochtitlan fall?
1521
What were the Aztec leaders called?
Tlatoque
What was the most important part of the Aztecs religion?
The balance between opposites
Who ruled the Aztecs from 1440 - 1469 AD?
Moctesuma 1
What was the Tribute System?
The way of an inderect rule over conqured city states. They had to pay the Aztecs. If refusal occured war was declared
Where did the Aztecs settle?
Mesoamerica (Modern day Mexico)