Vocabulary
A book made by the Aztecs using symbols and pictures
Codex
Leader of the Spanish
Hernán Cortés
When Spanish fled the city at night and many drowned or were killed.
Noche Triste
Capital city of the Aztecs
Tenochtitlan
Disease that weakened the Aztecs
Smallpox
This word means taking control of another country
Imperialism
Leader of the Aztecs
Moctezuma II
A feathered headdress
Food with human blood
Floating farms used by the Aztecs
Chinampas
What are the 3 G's that describe why the Spanish wanted to conquer the Aztecs?
God, Gold, and Glory
Beliefs and values that shape how people see the world
Worldview
Woman who translated for Cortés
La Malinche
How did Moctezuma II die?
Stoned by his own people
Which aspect did Aztec and Spanish agree or disagree on in regard to their worldview?
democratic beliefs
military service
religious tolerance
Military service
One reason that other Indigenous groups helped the Spanish
Enemies of Aztecs
Conquered by Aztecs
Paid tribute to Aztecs
Goods or payments given to rulers
Tribute
Shipwrecked sailor who helped translate Spanish to Maya
Jerónimo de Aguilar
When Moctezuma sent Cortés to go to Cholula, who warned Cortés that there was an ambush?
What was different about Aztec warfare compared to the Spanish?
The Aztecs went to battle to maim and take prisoners of war to sacrifice
What is an example of the superior technology of the Spanish that helped them in battle against the Aztecs?
steel weapons and armor, horses, gunpowder weapons (cannons/firearms)
A deadly disease that weakened the Aztecs
Smallpox
Group that helped the Spanish fight the Aztecs
Tlaxcalans
What did the Spanish do during the siege to make the Aztecs give up?
Cut off food/water, attacked the city, used allies
How was Aztec slavery different from other societies?
Not always permanent, could earn freedom, not based on race
Why were Moctezuma's decisions difficult?
Beliefs, omens, pressure, uncertainty about Spanish