HSIE AZTEC SOCIAL CLASSES Flashcards
Tlatoani (Emperor)
the ruler of the A____,
elected by n____,
is always a m__ with great power,
treated as a g__.
the emporers lived in large p______ with many large rooms.
Tlatoani (Emperor)
the ruler of the aztecs,
elected by nobles,
is always a man with great power,
treated as a god.
the emporers lived in large palaces with many large rooms.
Pipiltin (Nobles)
Noble status was passed down from p______ to c_______
though any b__.
The nobility included high-level p_____,
m_______ leaders,
l________,
j_____
and heads of g_________.
Pipiltin (Nobles)
Noble status was passed down from parents to children
though any boy.
The nobility included high-level priests,
military leaders,
landowners,
judges
and heads of government.
Warriors
Warriors were highly respected in Aztec s_____
and were basically seen as e_____
to the n____.
prisoners of w__
were highly v_____
as slaves or victims for h_____ s_______.
Warriors
Warriors were highly respected in Aztec society and were basically seen as equals to the nobles.
prisoners of war were highly valued as slaves or victims for human sacrifice.
Commoners
Commoners included f_____, c__________, and m________.
Commoners usually ate b____ foods and lived in s_____ homes.
They were expected to pay t______ to the nobles who owned the l___ that they l____ on.
They were not allowed to wear c_____, wear cloaks longer than the k____, or wear s______ in the presence of people with higher rank.
Commoners
Commoners included farmers, craftspeople, and merchants.
Commoners usually ate basic foods and lived in simple homes.
They were expected to pay tribute to the nobles who owned the land that they lived on.
They were not allowed to wear cotton, wear cloaks longer than the knee, or wear sandals in the presence of people with higher rank.
Slaves
Slaves were owned by n_____ or wealthy m________ and had few r_____.
Slaves could only m____ with their m______ permission.
Slaves
Slaves were owned by nobles or wealthy merchants and had few rights.
Slaves could only marry with their master’s permission.
