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.
In the Aztec civilization, tribute referred to the customary payments or goods that subject city-states were required to provide to the Aztec Empire as a sign of allegiance and submission. This system included a variety of items such as food, textiles, precious metals, and other resources. Tribute played a crucial role in sustaining the Aztec economy and military, as it allowed the empire to maintain power and support its centralized administration. Failure to pay tribute could result in severe consequences, including military retaliation.
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
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.
In the Aztec civilization, tribute referred to the customary payments or goods that subject city-states were required to provide to the Aztec Empire as a sign of allegiance and submission. This system included a variety of items such as food, textiles, precious metals, and other resources. Tribute played a crucial role in sustaining the Aztec economy and military, as it allowed the empire to maintain power and support its centralized administration. Failure to pay tribute could result in severe consequences, including military retaliation.
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.
Hernan Cortes found gold in the Aztec empire by capturing the Aztec ruler Montezuma and looting the Aztec treasury. He also received gold as tribute from other indigenous groups in the region.
His harsh treatment and endless demands for tribute caused bitter hatred among Aztec subjects.