History Test Flashcards
What was the new world
Unknown lands
When did the Spanish take over and where ?
The Spanish took over large areas of Aztecs territory and destroyed the capital Tenochtilan in 1521.
Where was the city Tenochtilan build on ?
Tenochtilan was build on a lake TEXCOCO.
What was the school the noble people went to?
Calmecac
What school did the lower class go to ?
Military school
Have were girls educated ?
Girls were taught at home
What was the main time the Aztecs ate there main meal?
At the hottest part of the day
What did the Aztecs eat
Maize (corn) , variety of meats and vegetables.
What do the Aztecs have to do with chocolate?
They introduced chocolate to the world
What type of people were only allowed chocolate?
The Warriors and noble people
They made alcohol and it was called octli only allowed for……..
Warriors and nobility
What was the crime and punishment like for the Aztecs?
It was very harsh
There was two types of army what were they?
What was this called
One was the commoners class basic fighting skills Second the professional fighting skills warrior class
Eagle and jaguar
What is the age of exploration ?
Mid to late 15th century to early 17th century.
Looking for new land and trading routes.
What type of culture is the Aztecs?
Meaning what?
Polytheistic culture meaning worshipped more than one God.
