The Aztec empire was organized into a series of nominally independent city states. These states all had degrees of autonomy as long as tribute was paid and loyalty to the emperor remained unquestioned.
There was only one Aztec city, the rest of the cities from the empire kept their rulers so therefore, they weren't Aztec cities, they only were under their influence and had to pay tribute.
His harsh treatment and endless demands for tribute caused bitter hatred among Aztec subjects.
The leader of the Aztec Empire was...Montezuma. :)Montezuma
Hernán Cortés took Moctezuma, the Aztec emperor, prisoner because he wanted to control and dominate the Aztec empire. By taking Moctezuma hostage, Cortés aimed to gain control over the Aztec government, extract tribute, and prevent any resistance from the Aztec people.
the Aztecs forced the people they conquered to pay them tribute.
By collecting tribute and through warfare
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In Aztec and Chinese societies, a tribute was required from conquered land to trade with foreign places
The Aztec empire was organized into a series of nominally independent city states. These states all had degrees of autonomy as long as tribute was paid and loyalty to the emperor remained unquestioned.
the aztec empire
There was only one Aztec city, the rest of the cities from the empire kept their rulers so therefore, they weren't Aztec cities, they only were under their influence and had to pay tribute.
After three Aztec tribes formed an alliance, they became an empire ruled by a Huey Tlatoani, or emperor. Every state that was a member of the Aztec empire had to pay tribute to the emperor to show obedience, and in exchange for protection.
His harsh treatment and endless demands for tribute caused bitter hatred among Aztec subjects.
His harsh treatment and endless demands for tribute caused bitter hatred among Aztec subjects.
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.