BELIEFS
Who was Huitzilopochtli?
What was the main purpose of Aztec art?
To honor the gods
What is another word for trade?
Barter
Name two central foods in the MesoAmerican diet
Maize, vegetables, beans, squash
What was the primary tool used for hunting
Bow and Arrow
How did the Aztecs keep the sun alive?
Human sacrifices
What did the Aztecs use to decorate their headdresses, pictures, and shields?
Macaw and Parrot feathers
Aztecs often used what food to barter with?
cacao beans
Tomatoes and avocados
Why did Aztec warriors use obsidian over metals for arrowheads?
It was sharper
What people made for the best sacrifices?
What are the two main colors Aztecs used on their pottery?
Black and Orange
Name two luxury items that could be found in the Aztec market
Bird feathers, animals, skins, gold, cacao beans
What two animals did the Aztecs raise for food
Name two traits of the ideal Aztec warrior
Noble, brave, respectful of the gods
What did the Fertility God wear for clothing
Flayed skin
What modern day city is where the capital of the Aztec empire was?
Mexico City
Simply decorated ______ was sold for everyday use
Pottery
Aztecs mixed cacao beans with _______ to make hot chocolate
Chili peppers
What animals symbolized the most important Aztec warrior ranks?
Eagle and jaguar
What building was at the heart of each Aztec city?
The Great Temple
What is the legend behind where the Aztec empire was built?
The Aztecs were skilled _______, making ________ for many different tasks.
Weavers, baskets
What is a peccary
A relative of the pig
How could you tell if an Aztec warrior took a lot of captives?
He would have an elaborate costume