The Aztec Empire Flashcards
1
Q
where was the aztec empire
A
Northern Mexico
2
Q
how long did it last
A
from 1325 to 1521 (196 years)
3
Q
who were the rulers
A
itzcoatl and moctemuza II
4
Q
what religion were they
A
polytheists
5
Q
how did people trade
A
buying and selling riches/goods
6
Q
were they a peaceful civilisation
A
no
7
Q
how many people lived under the emperor
A
6 million (6,000,000)
8
Q
did anyone disagree/rebel against the emperors
A
yes
9
Q
were they prepared for the Spanish
A
no
10
Q
what goods did they trade
A
cocoa, turquoise, obsidian, jade, quetzal feathers
11
Q
what did they use for written communication
A
symbols (glyphs) or pictures
