AIM: How did the Aztecs build a great Empire? Do Now: What are the advantages to living in the city below? HW: In a paragraph describe what your impression of the Aztec empire would be if you could go back in time and walk through one of their cities.
AIM: How did the Aztecs build a great Empire? Do Now: What are the advantages to living in the city below? HW: In a paragraph describe what your impression.
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AIM: How did the Aztecs build a great Empire?
Do Now: What are the advantages to living in the city below?
HW: In a paragraph describe what your impression of the Aztec empire would be if you could go back in time and walk through one of their cities.
The Aztecs1200-1521
I. Geography1. South-central Mexico
A. Mountainous area.2. Tenochtitlan: Capital city
A. Island in present day Mexico City.B. Chinampas: “floating gardens”
II. Conquering Principals1. Conquered people could govern themselves.
A. Had to pay tribute (tax)2. Enemy Soldiers were used as sacrifice.
III. Religion1. Polytheistic – Over 1000 gods.
A. Huitzilopochtli – Sun Godi. Human sacrifice
What tradition from Aztec society is being depicted in this illustration?
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Why was human sacrifice needed according to Aztec beliefs?
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What advantages did Aztec society have over other Mesoamerican civilization?
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Why did warriors dress themselves in animal costumes in many cultures?
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How was the tribute system both a strength and a weakness?
How are the army & religious beliefs linked in the Aztec Empire?
How did human sacrifice hurt the Aztec Empire?
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