Sacrifice
What was the highest form of sacrifice?
Human sacrifice
What was God's name that controlled rain, water, and the cycle of nature
Tlaloc
why did some victims die willingly?
The victims thought they would accompany the sun god when dead
Did the Aztecs believe in just 3 God's?
(for extra 100 points what was it called when they believed in more than one God?)
No
(Polytheism)
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice warriors more often?
Warrior blood was strong and was nourishing to the Gods
What was the God of creation, knowledge, and the cycle of life and death?
Quetzalcoatl
What did the Aztec belief the universe depended on?
The sun (God) winning battles
Why did scholars think Aztecs did human sacrifices?
Frighten other groups in accepting the Aztec rule
Did the Aztecs believe in just 3 God's?
(for extra 100 points what was it called when they believed in more than one God?)
No
(Polytheism)
What did the Aztec belief did the sun God need to keep him strong?
nourishment in the form of blood
How many priest were there to sacrifice their victims?
4 priests
How did the priest sacrifice their victims?
The priest pulled out their victims hearts