Aztecs

The Aztecs maintained law and order through a strict legal code that outlined punishments for various crimes, overseen by their legal system which included judges and courts. They also employed a hierarchical police force known as the "calpullec" to enforce laws and maintain order in the community. Punishments for crimes could range from fines, imprisonment, or even death depending on the severity of the offense.

In Aztec schools, students who misbehaved could face physical punishments such as being hit with a rod or having their ears pulled. They could also be subjected to public humiliation as a form of discipline in front of their peers. Additionally, students who consistently disobeyed could be expelled from school.

Capital punishment was common in Aztec penal law: strangulation, stoning, and beating were its most common forms. Other penalties included exile, confiscation of property, destruction of one's home, public humiliation, or stern lectures. Restitution was a common element in the sentences for minor thefts, frauds, or personal injuries, sometimes by making the offender the slave of the victim. Nobles or priests were usually singled out for harsher penalties.

Aztec women could own property, including land and goods. They could inherit property from their family members or acquire it through their own means. However, their property rights were generally subject to the authority of male relatives or husbands.

In the Aztec society, laws were created by the emperor, advisers, and a council of nobles. The laws were usually based on traditions, customs, and religious beliefs. Punishments for breaking laws were often severe, including fines, slavery, or even death.

An example of assimilation for the Aztecs was when they incorporated the culture, traditions, and gods of the peoples they conquered into their own society. This helped to create a sense of unity and legitimacy among the diverse groups within the Aztec empire.

The educational level in Brazil varies, but overall, the country has made significant progress in improving access to education. A large majority of Brazilians have completed at least primary education, and a growing number are pursuing higher education. However, disparities still exist, particularly in rural areas and among marginalized communities.

The Iberian social order in Latin America was a hierarchical system that placed Spaniards born in the Iberian Peninsula at the top, followed by creoles (those of European descent born in the Americas), mestizos, Indigenous peoples, and enslaved Africans. This system determined social status, rights, and privileges based on one's race and ancestry, contributing to social stratification and inequality in colonial Latin America.

In Nahuatl, you can say "tlazohtecoxketl" to wish someone good luck.

The Aztec society had three main social classes: nobles, commoners, and slaves. Nobles held power and privilege, commoners made up the majority of the population and included artisans, farmers, and merchants, while slaves were generally prisoners of war or individuals who had fallen into debt. Social mobility was limited, with individuals typically remaining within the class they were born into.

Rhymes with Aztec include hectic, electric, and eclectic.

The number of homes for sale varies, however you have three areas to look:

1) The Villages NEW homes (www.thevillages.com) shows 110

2) The Villages has their own resales, not associated with MLS (same website) and that has 478

3) The regular MLS (go to any realtor site and search The Villages. The site I uses doesn't show a total, but it's approx 250-300 I think.

So, mid-Sept 2007, somewhere around 850-900.

In Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, you can say "Nimitztlazohtla" to express "I love you."

The Spanish were Catholic with Catholic priests with them. The did prayers 5 times a day and were out to convert people they found. The Aztec worshipped gods who the Spanish would have considered pagan.

Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Mayans organized their societies around their religious beliefs. These societies often had religious leaders who held significant power and influence, and many aspects of daily life were intertwined with religious practices and rituals.

The Incas worshipped Inti, the sun god, and practiced ancestor worship. They performed human sacrifices on special occasions. The Aztecs worshipped multiple gods, including Quetzalcoatl and Huitzilopochtli, and also practiced human sacrifices as a way to pay tribute to the gods and ensure prosperity for their society.

The Aztec slaves would typically follow the religion of their captors, which was a polytheistic belief system centered around gods such as Huitzilopochtli and Quetzalcoatl. Slaves were often incorporated into Aztec society through rituals and sacrifices, but they did not have the same access to religious practices and ceremonies as free individuals.

A religious year can have varying numbers of days depending on the specific religion. For example, the Islamic year has 354 or 355 days, the Hebrew year can have 353, 354, or 355 days, and the Hindu religious year is based on lunar cycles and can have 354 or 355 days.

The Spanish viewed Aztec religion as primitive and paganic due to the human sacrifices performed. They saw it as a threat to their own religious beliefs and sought to convert the Aztecs to Christianity during their conquest of the region.

The Inca built temples and shrines with finely-cut stones and precise construction techniques, such as at Machu Picchu. In contrast, the Aztecs constructed pyramids with stepped platforms to house their temples, like the Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlán. The Inca structures often integrated into the natural landscape, while Aztec temples were more monumental and centrally located in urban centers.

The Aztecs held strong religious beliefs that were deeply ingrained in their culture, society, and way of life. These beliefs were tied to concepts of the universe, cosmology, and the role of humans, making them resistant to change. Additionally, the religious system was intricately connected to political power and social structure, further solidifying its importance and resistance to change.