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What did all of the tribes believe their origin was?
Aztlan
100
In what empire did even children who were slaves have to go to school?
Aztec empire
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What were the schools teaching during that time?
The schools taught the children about warfare, citizenship, work skills, religion, and history. Girl's education focused more on marriage.
100
When did the Aztec empire start
1200
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What did they do to pay off their debts?
They were known to sell their children or themselves, as slaves to pay off their debt
200
What was their language?
Nahuatl
200
Modern day, where were the Aztecs located?
Mexico
200
How did the empire fall?
The empire fell by a 1521 invasion led by Hernan Cortes and smallpox helped 
200
When did the Aztec empire end?
1521
200
How many calendars were there? Name them.
There were 2. The 260 day ritual calendar and the 365 day solar calendar.
300
Who had the nickname "waterface"
Their leader
300
What was the capital city?
Tenochtitlan
300
What were the levels of their hierarchy?
Single ruler, nobles, warriors, priests, middle class, commoners, serfs, slaves
300
In what year did the empire have 5-6 million people?
1517 CE
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What was their writing system?
Hieroglyphics
400
What did they believe illness was?
A punishment from the Gods
400

What lake was the famous city on an island built on?

Lake Texcoco
400
How did the empire begin?
Seperate tribes joined together in central Mexico
400
In what year did the Aztecs find Tenochtitlan?
1325 CE
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What was the role of a priest?
Keeper of knowledge
500
Were the Aztecs monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
500
What legend was Tenochtitlan based on?

Gods would signal perfect place by marking with an eagle holding a snake on a cactus

500
What 2 things were herbs used to treat medically?
To treat fevers and wounds
500
What century did they live in?
They were living in the 14th to 16th centuries
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How did their leader come to power?
He was the son of the great leader