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The Maya couldn't move classes but the Aztec could
How were the Aztec different from the Maya when it came to moving from one social class to another?
Mexico
In what country was the Maya Civilization located?
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Throughout the course of the Aztec Civilization's existence, how many different Emperors were there?
Polytheistic
What term is used to describe the "worship of MANY Gods?"
Aqueducts
What do you call the tunnels used to transport water from springs to the center of the city?
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Tenochtitlan
What was the name of the capital city of the Aztec civilization?
Montezuma II
Which Aztec Emperor was the most notorious?
The sun would not rise
What did the Aztecs believe would happen if they did not please Huitzilopochtli?
Causeways
What were the long bridge like roads called that connected the center of the city to the outer lands?
-better weapons
-horses
-immunity to certain diseases
-steel armor
What is one advantage the Spanish Conquistadors had over the Aztec?
That is where they saw the eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its mouth
Why did the Aztec choose to build their city on water?
The Slaves
Who was located at the bottom of the social pyramid?
Slaves or prisoners of war
What groups of people were used as human sacrifices?
They built chinampas
How did the Aztecs farm if their city was on a lake?
Because the Aztecs often conquered outside city states
Why were the Aztecs not very liked by neighboring city-states?
Mexico City
What is the name of the current city where Tenochtitlan was once located?
Calpulli
What were the divided sections of land called where the commoners lived?
Templo Mayor
What did was the name of the Aztec temple located in the Sacred Precinct of Tenochtitlan?
Hieroglyphics
What was the Aztec writing called that used symbols and pictures instead of letters?
Hernán Cortés
What was the name of the well known Spanish Conquistador who invaded the Aztec Civilization?
Temples in the center of the city
Where were religious ceremonies held?
The Maya Emperor was born into that position and the Aztec Emperor was voted in.
How was the process of who became the next Emperor different among the Aztecs and the Mayas?
It was a skull wall used to intimidate intruders
What was Tzompantli?
Canals
What were the Aztec water roadways called?