Society/Culture
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice humans?
They wanted to please gods
What was the name the Aztecs were first known as
Mexica
The capital of the Aztec city is ___________.
Tenochitlan
They made the most money by ________ ___ _____ ____ ______.
Fighting other city states
Who is the ruler of the Aztec civilization?
Montezuma
What foods were important for their diet?
Corn, beans, squash, peppers, tomatoes, and chilis.
Who influenced the Aztecs?
Toltec
Where did the Aztecs first arrive?
Valley of Mexico
How many people came to trade each day
60000
True or False, Only the rich people go to school.
False
What was the ball game the Aztecs played called? What happened to the losing team?
T'lachtl. The losing team could be sacrificed
What were the 2 main causes of the Aztec downfall
Answers vary
What lake did the Aztecs live on?
Lake Texcoco
Name 5 items the Aztecs traded?
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How did the ruler get their position?
Chosen by a noble council
How did the Aztec people get around the city?
Traveled by foot and canoe
Why was it challenging for the Aztecs to establish themselves?
Viewed as savages
How were Chinampas helpful to the Aztecs?
It provided more land to grow crops
Who received the tribute?
Rulers and other higher-up officials
What were the Aztecs rewarded with when they won wars?
Tribute and land
Describe the ceremonial plaza.
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What was Montezuma's greatest mistake?
He believed that Hernan Cortez was a returning God.
What is the reason the Aztecs settled in this specific spot to build their capital city?
They saw an eagle carrying a snake on a cactus and they thought it was a sign
Define the word, Tribute
A payment made by one city-state to another
A person's level of wealth and social status was identified by those 3 things.
Clothing, jewelry, size and location of their home.