Spanish conquest Flashcards
What does Everyday life for an Aztec school look like?
Schools were divided along class lines, with separate schools for the poor, the nobility and slaves. Kids were taught laws and proper social behavior at school
What food was in Aztec like?
- Staple foods: Maize (corn), beans and squash
- Meat: Game such as rabbits, deer, and wild pigs, as well as fish and various fowl
- Other foods: Nopales (cactus pads), tomatoes, insects, larvae, and eggs
- Spices: Chili and salt
- Drinks: Including vanilla orchids
What were the crimes and punishments in Aztec like?
- Punishments ranged from fines and imprisonment to mutilation and death
- The Aztecs followed a concept of “eye for an eye” justice
- They had a system of courts and judges to enforce laws
- Crimes were dealt with swiftly, often resulting in death
- Ecclesiastical confession and penance could be accepted in place of punishment
In which modern-day area of the world did the Aztecs live?
Mexico
What drink did the Aztecs hope would give them god-like wisdom?
Hot chocolate
Why was Tenochtitlan important to the Aztecs?
It was there capital city
What did the Aztecs sacrifice to their gods to please them?
Humans
The Aztec Empire came to an end in the sixteenth century. Soldiers from which country took control of the Aztec capital?
Spain
In the average battle there were fewer casualties, whys that?
Because Aztecs used to capture and sacrifice the prisoners or use them for slavery
What were two of the bravest roles in the Aztec military
These were the eagle and jaguar warriors, so named because of the distinguishing and fearful uniforms they wore.
What were the two different layers of the Aztec military?
One was made up of commoners who were trained in basic fighting skills. The other consisted of the professional warrior class.
How many people would Aztecs annually sacrifice to the hundreds of gods they worship?
Around 20,000 people
Who were the main people to be sacrificed?
Most sacrifices were slaves or prisoners captured in wars.
What was a chinampa?
An area of shallow lake bed was fenced off and gradually filled with mud, sediment and decaying vegetation until it rose above the water level.
