Social structure
Who was the Tlatoani?
The supreme ruler
What was the Calmécac?
The school for the sons of the nobles
Boys and girls could go to school.
True or False
False
If they don't work the land for --------- years, it is considered abandoned
3
What were the chinampas?
An agriculture method where Aztecs could cultivate.
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A piece of land where Aztecs could cultivate.
Who were the Pipiltin?
The royalty
It was the school for the normal people
Telpochcalli
At what age boys can go to school?
15
Who provided the Calpullis?
The State
What were the tamemes?
Kind of bags that pochtecas used to transport things
They were common people
Macehualli
It was the music school. They learnt the rituals and song for the Gods.
Cuicacalli
They were the main activities for women
Houselaboring
Taking care of sick people
Spinning cotton
What is a Calpulli?
A communal territory where families could live and harvest.
Mention at least 2 things Aztecs manufacteured
Jewerly
Potters
Feather ornaments
Embroidery
Baskets
They worked as traders and, sometimes, as spies
Pochtecas
What was taught in the Calmécac?
Religion (including rituals and songs), militar education and economic and government affairs.
Name the principal activities for men
Working the land
Hunting
Who can inherit a part of the Calpulli?
Families
Men
Why did people practiced sacrifices?
To calm the Gods in difficult times.
This rituals were known as "guerras floridas"
They were the slaves
Tlacotli
What was taught in the Telpochcalli?
Military training and standard subjects such as art, crafts, and history among others.
It is the age when boys and girls start being taught
3 years old
Mention one of the four Calpullis
Mayotla, Teopan, Cuepopan, Atzacualco
Name the principal pyramids Aztecs built (2)
Sun and Moon