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Aztecs
The Aztecs were active in Mexico from the 14th through 16th centuries. They are most famous for their practice of human sacrifice.
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What was malinche's vital role in the spaniards conquest of the Aztecs?
Her vital role was to be an Interpreter for Hernando Cortez.
The Aztecs built many wonderful, incredible things that they are credited for. They had only a small stone "hammer" and sometimes other things made of wood. They had no metal. They built beautiful pyramids, astounding temples, and some incredible palaces. They made so many amazing things.
Why were most Aztec men warriors?
Most Aztec men were warriors because the Aztecs believed it was their religious duty to fight. It was crucial to take captives for tribute, or sacrifice. If successful, warriors receive rank land or important office.
Why were Aztec mothers honored?
I think they were most honored because they gave birth to the future heroes and that they would also be giving birth to the mothers of the mothers of the next generation.
What were Aztec weapons made of?
Aztec weapons were usually made using wood, and stone, especially flint.
The Aztec people were a tribe of nomads that lost their first homeland. they traveled to Mexico and founded an empire there.
What were the three main factors that helped Cortes conquer the Aztec?
he was tecnologically superior than the Aztecs he got coastal communities to help him
What was an ancient Aztec game that was played with a ball and hoop?
Ulama. it is a game the Aztecs played about 3,000 years ago.
Did the Aztecs live in Europe?
No. The Aztecs lived in Mexico. They originated in the Pacific Coastal area and then moved to the central valley.
What kind of homes did Aztec slaves live in?
In ragged old homes with a straw roof dark and not nice at all, they slept on the floor ttied up.
Why did many Aztecs die in the first two years following Cortes' arrival?
Disease mainly killed them because they weren't immune to the germs and diseases that the conquistadors brought with. The Aztecs also were no match with Cortes' weaponry. Also, insteadbof just killing the Spaniards, the Aztecs imprisoned them and saved them so they could be sacrificed, and that was a big mistake.
How did the Aztecs feel about human sacrifices?
they felt that it was wrong to practice human sacrifice
Why did allies help cortez defeat the Aztecs?
Allies helped Cortez because the Aztecs wanted a heavy tribute and they also were going around, taking random people from tribes to sacrifice to their gods, so the allies wanted to stop this.
Why did the Aztecs receive Cortez and the Spaniards so warmly?
The Spaniards appeared to be nice to the Aztecs so they treated them nicely until Cortez betrayed the Aztecs.
How did the Aztecs decide who to sacrifice?
The Aztecs decided who to sacrifice by either taking war prisoners and laying them on top of a stone at the top of a pyramid and have their chest cut open their hearts ripped out and then tossing them down the pyramid steps. They also sacrificed them by tying them to a pole and shooting arrows at them. One other way was they would take a newly wed couple and toss them into a pit of fire and watch them burn to death.
