Aztec citizenship Flashcards
1
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Courage
A
Aztecs were expected to show courage and deal with hardships without complaining because it made the army strong
2
Q
Self - sacrifice
A
The group was considered more important than the individual. Every Aztec had to be willing to sacrifice possessions, comfort, and even life itself, for a good society
3
Q
Modesty
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No one, not even the greatest warrior was to boast about personal achievements or do anything else to stand out from the crowd
4
Q
Clean - living
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People had to keep themselves healthy and avoid overindulging in food and drink. The Aztecs harshly punished what they considered evil behavior
5
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Obedience
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Everyone had to obey superiors without question because this helped preserve the social order
