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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 a farming technique used by Aztec?
They grew crops on small plots of land surrounded by water.
Why did most of the people the Aztecs conquered agree to give the Aztecs valuable goods as tribute?
The Aztecs enslaved those peoples who refused to pay them tribute.
What is the main purpose of Aztec art?
Aztec Art takes part of culture and religion, coming from many years of histories of many different tribes. Skill and theme of Ancient Aztec Art was been inspired by thousand and tons of history in the artistry being part of the world.
Why were the Aztecs so wealthy?
The Aztecs became extremely wealthy because they conquered many people and received tribute payments.
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Why did the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan become one of the richest cities in the world?
The Aztecs used tributes from conquered peoples to build Tenochtitlan into an impressive city - Apex
How did the Aztecs conquer the other cities located around Lake Texcoco?
they tell them to to have triple alliance so they can help each other
What are some characteristics of the aztecs?
In terms of appearance, most Aztecs were rather stocky, or lean, and a medium height, ranging from 5 feet to 5'9. Their hair was thin and straight, occasionally some would wear beards and mustaches but they'd remain short. Their eyes were an almond shape and wide, and their nose was pointed, or an eagle shape, if not their facial features were nearly completely altered due to face piercings.
Why did the allies help Cortes conquer the Aztec empire?
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.
How did the economy of the Aztecs change as a result to the Spanish Conquest?
The Aztec economy ceased to exist. An economy of any group is based on trade whether in agricultural goods or manufactured items. The Aztec people who survived the many illnesses brought to them by the Spanish were enslaved by the Spanish losing all autonomy or control of their lives, culture, resources, and goods. They provided slave labor for mining operations, plantations, and any endeavor which would benefit Spain and the Spanish economy.
Why do you think the Aztec craftsmen were respected?
The Aztec craftsmen were respected because they were next in rank (after the priests) and they made valuable items such as being sculptors of stone, weavers of cotton and masons who placed decorations and ornamental stone on temples and palaces
How did the civilization of the Aztecs differ from the other societies of North America?
how did the civilization of the Aztecs differ from other societies of North America
What food gets its name from the aztec for bitter water?
The current widespread myth is that chocolate derives from a supposed Nahuatl word xocolatl, alleged to mean "bitter water". The problem is that no such word was recorded by the Spanish in their Nahuatl dictionaries (the earliest native language dictionaries in the Americas) although there is a Nahuatl word xococ meaning bitter. If the Spanish were met with a new drink of that name they would have certainly recorded it.
The element atl certainly means water or a drink.
A genuine Nahuatl word chicolatl would mean "a drink with something ground up in it", referring to cocoa beans.
The truth behind the myth may never be discovered.
Other than trading their goods what key role did many merchants perform for the Aztec emperors?
They were spies
