Knowledge & Beliefs
How many Aztec schools are there?
There are 2 Aztec schools
Religious
What was the market also known as the largest Aztec Market called in the city of Tenochtitlan?
The Tlatelolco Market.
Mountains also blocked out clouds that would bring rain to the area. What did they build to fix this problem and what was it meant to do?
They built aqueducts to bring in fresh water from underground Springs outside the city.
How much calendars did the Aztecs have? Name them.
2 (Solar and Sacred)
Does the Telpochcalli teach orally or through reading writing?
Oral teaching/memorization.
What are the 5 ideal Aztec virtues?
Courage, Self sacrifice, Modesty, Clean Living, Obedience.
The market was such a great source of ______ for the Aztecs.
Pride
What was the role of causeways?
They were built to connect the city to Mainland.
What occured every 52 years?
New Fire ceremony.
True or False. Telpochcalli is a school for Nobles.
False
What is a Calpolli?
Calpolli is an organized unit (family clan)
Cocoa beans were very important to the Aztecs. What did they use it for? Give at least three examples.
They used it as currency, wisdom and power .
The Chinampas were crucial to the Aztec survival in Tenochtitlan, why?
They use them to expand their land and for farming.
What is a Codex or Codecies?
Aztec books with information. (primary source)
What were boys/men compulsory to do?
A warrior for the battle field.
When the Aztecs conquered another group they collected ________. What is it?
Tribute are gifts and taxes.
In Aztec society there were three most common ways to indicate your position in society. What were they?
Clothing, jewelry, size and location of your house.
Why were temples the same shape of a mountain?
It resembled the importance of the mountain , which was that it brought them closer to the Gods.
Compulsory meaning?
Required by law.
Schooling was important for the Aztec society. Was this affordable or available for anyone?
It was free and available to all girls and boys.
What did the Aztecs believe would be the reason of the world ending?
Not providing human sacrifice/blood to the Gods.
How could you move up in Aztec society? (main way)
Success on the battlefield.
What was the temple called at the center of Tenochtitlan?
The Great temple.
Glyphs definition?
Pictures or symbols used in writing.