in 1100 the Aztecs came from the land of Aztlan to Mexico and they lived there till 1522
Why were the conquistadors able to conquer the Aztec and Inca empires so rapidly?
While the Spanish did have better weapons and horses, there were two other main things that allowed them to conquer the central American and south American civilizations.
For the Aztecs, one major thing that permitted them to be conquered was that they believed that Hernando Cortes was one of their gods returning to them, and so they did not challenge him until it was too late.
For all of the civilizations, the main thing that destroyed them was European diseases. The Central and South American civilizations had never been introduced to the diseases that were common in Europe and therefore, had no antibodies or cures for them. Millions of the Native people were killed of because of these diseases and it gave the Spanish a very large advantage.
They did not write, but passed down all their knowledge orally. They used rope with string hanging down in knots called "quipu / kipu" as a method to remembering things and events.
The Inca government was centralized, with the ruler being a descendant of the Sun God Inti. The ruler would not be considered a god while he was living, but was treated as such. The ruler would marry his sister, and he cannot many "humans". But then their child would not necessarily be heir to the throne. Concubines could have his child and the child that was most suited was chosen. When the ruler died, he was mummified, and his body kept around during the early years of his successor. This was done so that the successor may speak to the predecessor for advice. Most of the government howver was a large bureaucracy and each person had his own responsibility. The more powerful you were, the more people you controlled.
There was a state religion and women called "Aclla" were the virgins who either became condubines or performed religious duties. The Sun God Inti was the most powerful, but there were various other gods and there was also ancestral worship.
The common people were divided into clan called "ayllus". To join a clan, one traced both your male and female ancestor's lines. You married within your clan and interacted with the government through your clan. You also paid your taxes through the clan.
The Inca also had a controlled state economy. The government would take a percentage from a clan as tribute. Elderly, who could not do hard labor, would make textile products as tribute.
In the Inca they had very serious laws. If you commited murder you were thrown off a cliff. If you stole or cheated your hands and feet were to be cut off and fed to the animals. ☺
What aided the spanish in conquering the Aztecs?
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes' was able to defeat Montezuma and the Aztec empire by the use of force and with the help of native tribes who had been conquered by the Aztecs. Cortes' soldiers also had firearms that destroyed Aztec warriors. Montezuma had been disgraced when he was captured by Cortes.
Who were the conquerors of the Aztecs and Incas?
The Spanish conquered both the Aztecs and Incas in various campaigns that began in 1519 and ended in 1572. The Aztec Empire was declared officially conquered in 1521 with the capture of Tenochtitlan and its emperor Cuauhtémoc, a feat carried out by a coalition led by Hernan Cortez. The Inca Empire, on the other hand, took decades to fall even after Francisco Pizarro embarked on the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532. Spain declared their people subdued by 1572.
How could commoners in the Aztec society move into the noble class?
You should look in your text book...
How many ancient European tribes were there?
Nobody knows for certain. Seeing as how none of the tribes kept any records, we have only been able to identify tribes by family stories. However, due to confusion in lineage, and taking into account that some stories may be just that - stories, even those numbers are questionable. Estimates run from a couple dozen, all the way to several hundred. If you really want an answer to that question, you may want to search "How do I build a time machine?" first.
How did the Mayan influence the Aztec?
the mayan influenced the aztec by making food that was sweet first
How did the Maya and the Aztec modify their environment to suit their needs?
Many modern surviving Mayans reside in an area known as the Mayan Highlands of Guatemala.
A vast chunk of this area is a farming community and weaving industry. They now speak Spanish instead of their native languages and have taken up modern technology, including computers and mobile/cell phones. They still practice Mayan traditions and beliefs (minus the sacrificing, luckily).
They have modern roads through their lands and use them to trade with surrounding towns and cities using vehicle transport.
There are also some tribes of indigenous native Mayans who still inhabit the lowland rainforest regions. Most of these have not yet been contacted by modern man and are protected by local governments by restricting travellers and air traffic over the areas they are known to inhabit.
The indigenous native Mayans who have come into contact with modern man mainly still act suspicious, but are happy to trade. For example, after one particular environmental disaster, a charity group left food on the border of a known native Mayan tribe, which the tribe accepted.
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Everyone had to go to school. Their were no recess. Girls will learn how to weave, sew, and take care of kids. Boys will learn law and how to be men. They will also learn building. Slaves, boys, and girls went to school.
What are 3 differences between mayans olmecs and Aztecs?
One of the cultural differences between the Maya and the Aztec of Mexico is that the Aztecs used many more human sacrifices. Another difference is that the Maya were more into science, such as astronomy. The art that the Maya and Aztec created were also of different styles.
Aztecs ate dog,a lot of corn,rich people drank hot cocoa and poor people drank water. Fruit and meat was luxurious for there were no large domistic animals.On feast days they ate deer,wild pigs,rabbits fish,and turkes. Frogs,shrimps, and instect eggs were eaten as delicaciesand were obtained from the lake
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Yes. The incas wouldn't do it the same exact way that we did, but they would do service. They had no money so they would do stuff like help build bridges
Yes They Loved Paying Taxes Cause They Are Cool Kids!
What role did trade play in the muslim empire?
THE Islamic empire used trade as a way to spread Islam,the muslims traders when they went to place to trade in it they had two jobs the first one trade and the second one to tell pepole about the Islam so they can know about it so they can be muslims
Where did the Inca Maya and Aztecs live?
The Aztecs controlled territory that extends outward from Central Mexico. The Mayans controlled Southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The Incans controlled the majority of the modern nations of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, but their territory also extended into Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.
What special farming methods were developed by the incas and the aztecs?
They built terraces. Which are steplike ledges cut into mountains to make land suitable for farming.
Women have gone through many roles throughout history. Initially the men in a woman's life, controlled her fate. Women were expected to be subordinate to their fathers until they married, then they were to be subordinate to their husbands. A married woman could hold property, it automatically transferred to her husband upon marriage. Women were also not allowed to vote. A turning point occurred when women during World War I, took over the jobs their husbands had to leave behind to go to war. Soon after, women were given the right to vote, and on the path to independence.
Who explored flordia and mexico?
If by "flordia" you mean Florida, I believe Ponce De Leon is the most recognized name of Florida explorers. He is also credited with finding the "Fountain of Youth", which location he selfishly guarded until his death at a very old age.
How did the spanish change the religion of the Aztecs?
The Spaniards came to south America and sloterred millions of Aztecs. They sentenced the death penalty to anyone that continued to believe traditional Aztec religion. This almost ended the religion all together until many atecs escaped to Europe where the religion was secretly practiced.