Aztec Society
What separated the Aztec Emperor from Kings and Emperor's in Europe?
He was Elected, Not Born into the Role.
Aztec's counted in this specific base number system.
Base 20
One of the possible punishments for breaking the law in Aztec culture.
Fines, Slavery or Death.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were given this title by the Pope in Rome.
Catholic Monarchs.
The title of the Priests who hunted Heretics during the Spanish Inquisition.
Name 2 of the Traits of the Ideal Aztec Citizen.
Courage, Self-Sacrifice, Modesty, Clean Living & Obedience
A mandatory part of every Aztec boy's Education?
Military Training
One of the three ways Aztec Slavery differed from other forms of slavery.
Slaves could buy their way out of slavery, Slaves were allowed to own property, Slaves could own other slaves and the children of slaves were born free.
Prior to the beginning of the Reconquista, these two religions had spread across and controlled the majority of Spain.
Judaism and Islam
Two Torture Techniques used by the Inquisition to punish Heretics.
The Rack, Iron Maidens, Judas’ Chair, Breast Ripper, Heretic's Fork, The Wheel and many more.
Merchants.
The typical age range Aztec Children attended school between.
10-15 Years Old
Calpolli were Aztec Neighbourhoods that had practices similar to Towns/Communities today, Name 2.
They collected taxes from the residents, They had an elected council and captain (Similar to Town Councils and Mayors) and were responsible for cleaning the neighbourhood.
There were a few reasons for the success the Catholics had in reconquering Spain, name 2.
Bad Leadership by the Muslims, Civil Unrest, Territories separating from the Muslims (Unification collapsing) and Superior Military Tactics.
The reason the Spanish Inquisition was so quick to judge people for heresy.
Anyone could accuse anyone else of heresy with little to no evidence.
The three things that distinguished Aztec Nobility from Commoners.
They wore cotton clothing, had jewelry and could own a two-storey house.
A unique way in which Aztec children were punished for misbehaving.
They were held over a fire with burning chili peppers, being forced to inhale the smoke.
One of the three main duties of the Aztec Emperor.
Head of Sate, Commander of the Army & Chief Priest.
One of the reasons Spain initially flourished under Muslim rule during the Middle Ages.
Religious Tolerance, Expansion of Arts and Culture, Focus on Math and Science and Translation of Ancient Greek Texts.
There were many reasons Spain looked to colonize "New Spain" as a result of the inquisition, name 2.
Millions of "Potential Catholics" in the New World, the gold and resources abundant in New Spain, Large amounts of land to farm and control and new trade routes to further expand Spanish wealth.
Jobs Aztec Nobility Could Work In (Name 2).
Generals in the Army, Judges, Priests, Scribes, Government Officials, Diplomats and Teachers
Two Jobs Aztec women could work in after they graduated.
Medics/Healers, Priestess, Marriage Consultants, Matchmaker and Midwives
The Aztec legal system was maintained by judges, these two groups in particular held the highest authority over judgements and appeals.
A High Court and the Aztec Emperor.
The Spanish name for lower nobles who did not own any land in Spain.
Hidalgos.
The impact of the Spanish Inquisition on the Spanish economy and the reason for this impact.
Economic decline because most of the middle class were killed or fled because they were mostly Muslim or Jewish.