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The role of merchants in the Aztec empire was the same as any merchant anywhere, to sell their wares to people that need them, and to buy goods from people that don't. They also probably had a role in spreading culture.
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What was the economic security of the Inca Empire based on?
Extensive trade with Aztec Empire
What role did trade and commerce have in the aztec civilization?
they will sacrifice their lives
Why did farmers lose their independence to shoe keeprs and merchants?
Farmers lost their independence to shoe keepers and merchants because they only had one role. Merchants were capable of expanding and shoe keepers were in demand.
What role did trade play in the Aztec empire?
There are two roles, both important and quite different. The Aztec marketplaces are legendary for at one time providing some of the most exotic plants, meats, vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants and herbs, feathers, pelts, stones, dyes, art, wares, fabrics, etc. For example, Tenochititlan (Mexico City) was supplied with fresh fish from both coasts. The Aztec marketplace has survived the centuries and become the popular "mercados" and weekly "tianguis".Trade is believed to have been an essential part to the greatness of the Aztec culture. The Long-Distant Merchants (Pochteca) were instrumental to bring back information about other regions, size of towns and tribes as well as maps of the best routes to reaching all these far way places. The Pochteca brought back information on what goods the Aztec could benefit from, and more importantly the strength and weaknesses of the other tribes. That made the Pochteca an essential instrument to the height of the Aztec empire. It is recorded in history the Pochteca did trading as far as northern New Mexico (many believe it was much further to the north), and far into South America. The central American country of Nicaragua was under the ruling of the Aztec, its original name Nikan Anahuak roughly transalates "This far reaches Anahuak"Due to its important role in the expansion of its empire, the Pochteca had a high place within society. The only way to become a pochteca, was to be born into such class.
What was one way that the Aztec empire made money after they won a war?
They killed the enemy and took all their stuffs.
Moctezuma I's armies patrolled the trade routes of the Aztec Empire and kept them safe. What effect did this have on the empire?
It increased Aztec wealth by allowing merchants to freely travel across the empire.
Other than trading their goods what key role did many merchants perform for the Aztec emperors?
They were spies
What empire Tenochtitlan as its capital?
the aztec empire
What role did the war play in the growth of the Aztec Empire?
it let the Aztec soldiers take over people
How did diseases such as smallpox play role in the fall of the Aztec empire?
they basicly killed most off the Aztec and left them weak to battle
What role did war play in the growth of the Aztec empire?
the Aztecs forced the people they conquered to pay them tribute.
What was the role of the emperor in the Aztec empire?
In the Aztec empire, the emperor is worshiped as a living god and enjoys unquestioned authority. Although they weren't always able to in the past, women can now become empresses.
What was the role of woman in the aztec empire?
i think they clean the houses, took care of children i think
What is the language the Aztec Empire?
The Aztec Empire primarily spoke Nahuatl, which was the language of the Aztec people. Nahuatl was the most widely spoken language in Mesoamerica at the time.
What empire dominated Central America?
The Spanish Empire. Prior to them it was the Aztec Empire.
Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire?
The leader of the Aztec Empire was...Montezuma. :)Montezuma
Where was the Aztec empire?
The Aztec Empire included parts of central and eastern Mexico.
