Medieval Europe
Who held the most power in Medieval Europe?
The King
What was another name for the king?
Monarch
What crops did the Aztec grow?
Corn, Maize, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Cocoa, Coffee, Squash, Beans
Who held the most power in Aztec civilisation?
The King or Emperor who was believed to be a God himself
What reasons did the Spanish have to explore the Americas?
God, Gold, Glory
What was the path to knighthood?
Page, Squire, Knight
What was the role of the Bishop to the King in Medieval Feudal system?
He was the Kings advisor
Was a child of a slave in aztec society born into slavery?
No. People were born free
What was one form of punishment that Aztec people used on their children?
Chillies in the eyes, pricked by a cactus, bound naked and yelled at.
What was the capital city of the Aztecs?
Tenochtitlan
What was true about a Serf in Medieval times?
The serf was legally tied to the manor
What was another name for the plague that killed thousands in the 1300s?
The Black Death
What sign were the Aztecs given to build their capital city in the middle of a lake?
The sign from the God or war. It was an eagle, sitting on a cactus with a serpent/snake in its mouth.
What mountain range did the Inca live?
The Andes mountains
What were the Mayans famous for inventing?
What language influenced the English language after the Norman Invasion in 1066?
What was the primary purpose of a castle?
To protect and defend against enemies
In floating gardens called Chinampas
How could you tell the people apart in their different social classes in Aztec society?
The more important they were, the more colourful were their clothes and jewelry
How many people was sacrificed when they opened Temple Mayor (the largest temple in Tenochtitlan)
80 400 men
Define Chivalry
A code of behaviour that knights in the Middle Ages tried to follow. It included being brave, loyal, polite, and protecting the weak.
Define Mesoamerica
A region in Central America and southern Mexico where ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs lived before the arrival of Europeans.
What was the name of the skull racks?
Tzompantli
How did the Inca record history?
Through knotted ropes
What was remarkable about Tenochtitlan? (three things)
A god gave them the sign to build there
It was built in the middle of a lake
The city got bigger as more people lived there
They travelled through the city using canals
They grew their crops on floating gardens.