Early Peoples Activity Sheet: The Aztecs
... Who were the pochteca? What rank did the pochteca have in society? Why did the pochteca have to hide their wealth? What did merchants travel in on long expeditions? What other roles did merchants play for the tlatoani? How did Aztecs purchase goods and services? ...
... Who were the pochteca? What rank did the pochteca have in society? Why did the pochteca have to hide their wealth? What did merchants travel in on long expeditions? What other roles did merchants play for the tlatoani? How did Aztecs purchase goods and services? ...
Maya-Aztec-Inca
... Mesoamerican Civilization Mesoamerican: A term meaning the region of Mexico and Central America. Andean: A term meaning ancient civilizations of the Andes mountains in South America. (Incas) ...
... Mesoamerican Civilization Mesoamerican: A term meaning the region of Mexico and Central America. Andean: A term meaning ancient civilizations of the Andes mountains in South America. (Incas) ...
Aspects of Aztec Culture
... the “Tlatoani” from within their own group. In “Náhuatl” this name means “he that speaks”. This leader was greatly revered and ruled until his death. The most outstanding artisans, physicians and truly wise teachers were also highly respected. The lower social orders were made up by peasants, who li ...
... the “Tlatoani” from within their own group. In “Náhuatl” this name means “he that speaks”. This leader was greatly revered and ruled until his death. The most outstanding artisans, physicians and truly wise teachers were also highly respected. The lower social orders were made up by peasants, who li ...
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... Around 700 years ago the tribe searched for new places to settle. They came upon Lake Texcoco. They decided to settle here because they got a sign: an eagle, perched on cactus, holding a snake in its mouth. ...
... Around 700 years ago the tribe searched for new places to settle. They came upon Lake Texcoco. They decided to settle here because they got a sign: an eagle, perched on cactus, holding a snake in its mouth. ...
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... The Maya built their great cities between A.D. 250 and A.D. 900. Their accomplishments included the development of complex writing and mathematical systems and impressive advances in astronomy. They used two calendars. One calendar was based on a solar year, while the other was a kind of sacred alma ...
... The Maya built their great cities between A.D. 250 and A.D. 900. Their accomplishments included the development of complex writing and mathematical systems and impressive advances in astronomy. They used two calendars. One calendar was based on a solar year, while the other was a kind of sacred alma ...
ComparingAztec Maya IncaNotes
... During the Neolithic Revolution, these nomads settled into _____________ villages; Some of which became advanced civilizations. The first American civilization were people known as the _____________ in an area known as _____________________ o The Olmecs are often called the “____________________ ...
... During the Neolithic Revolution, these nomads settled into _____________ villages; Some of which became advanced civilizations. The first American civilization were people known as the _____________ in an area known as _____________________ o The Olmecs are often called the “____________________ ...
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... • In the late 1400s the Spanish arrived, seeking riches and converts to Catholicism. • Hernán Cortés led the conquistadors, or Spanish conquerors, in 1519. • The Aztec emperor Moctezuma II believed Cortés to be the god Quetzalcoatl and gave the Spanish gold. • Cortés took the emperor prisoner. • The ...
... • In the late 1400s the Spanish arrived, seeking riches and converts to Catholicism. • Hernán Cortés led the conquistadors, or Spanish conquerors, in 1519. • The Aztec emperor Moctezuma II believed Cortés to be the god Quetzalcoatl and gave the Spanish gold. • Cortés took the emperor prisoner. • The ...
Ancient Cultures notes
... The western calendar is measured starting with his birth, meaning he was born in the year 0. However, most scholars and historians now agree that he was likely born several years before. ...
... The western calendar is measured starting with his birth, meaning he was born in the year 0. However, most scholars and historians now agree that he was likely born several years before. ...
The Aztecs by Ciara and Amy
... 1100 - The Aztecs leave their homeland of Aztla in northern Mexico and begin their journey south. Over the next 225 years the Aztecs will move many times until they finally settle down at the city of Tenochtitlán. 1200 - The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico. ...
... 1100 - The Aztecs leave their homeland of Aztla in northern Mexico and begin their journey south. Over the next 225 years the Aztecs will move many times until they finally settle down at the city of Tenochtitlán. 1200 - The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico. ...
Pre-AP World History.11
... A. Each Inca (Sappa Inca) responsible for own conquests as well 3. Inca sun considered highest religious deity A. Emperor = sun’s representative on earth 1. Temple of the Sun = located in Cuzco; center of state religion, home of Inca mummies 4. Huacas = holy shrines; mountains, stones, rivers, caves ...
... A. Each Inca (Sappa Inca) responsible for own conquests as well 3. Inca sun considered highest religious deity A. Emperor = sun’s representative on earth 1. Temple of the Sun = located in Cuzco; center of state religion, home of Inca mummies 4. Huacas = holy shrines; mountains, stones, rivers, caves ...
Chapter 11: The Americas, 400–1500
... century brought diseases against which the Aztec had no immunity. Devastated by these diseases, the Aztecs ...
... century brought diseases against which the Aztec had no immunity. Devastated by these diseases, the Aztecs ...
Unit 8 – Aztecs
... Mask makers, goldsmiths and feather workers were among the most respected Creations of the feather workers were the most valued items in Aztec society. Tropical birds with brightly coloured feathers were hunted and raised in captivity by the Aztecs The feathers were worked into fans, headdresses, tu ...
... Mask makers, goldsmiths and feather workers were among the most respected Creations of the feather workers were the most valued items in Aztec society. Tropical birds with brightly coloured feathers were hunted and raised in captivity by the Aztecs The feathers were worked into fans, headdresses, tu ...
How did the Conquistadores conquer the Aztecs and the Incas?
... • The Spanish had superior weapons including guns and cannons. The Natives had only bows and arrows. • Disease including measles, mumps, and smallpox, killed hundreds of thousands by the time Cortes Launched his counter attack. A similar situation occurred with Pizarro and the Incas. • Cortes, with ...
... • The Spanish had superior weapons including guns and cannons. The Natives had only bows and arrows. • Disease including measles, mumps, and smallpox, killed hundreds of thousands by the time Cortes Launched his counter attack. A similar situation occurred with Pizarro and the Incas. • Cortes, with ...
The Aztecs – Unit Introduction
... The Aztecs built an aqueduct to bring in fresh water from underground springs outside the city ...
... The Aztecs built an aqueduct to bring in fresh water from underground springs outside the city ...
The Aztecs
... When captured by Spanish conquistadors, Tenochtitlán was possibly the largest city in the world ...
... When captured by Spanish conquistadors, Tenochtitlán was possibly the largest city in the world ...
The Amazing Aztecs
... • They arrived in Mexico about 700 years ago, looking for a new home. • After a long journey, they arrived at Lake Texoco in a large Mexican valley. • A god had sent them a sign telling them where to live. • An eagle with a snake in its mouth perched on a cactus. ...
... • They arrived in Mexico about 700 years ago, looking for a new home. • After a long journey, they arrived at Lake Texoco in a large Mexican valley. • A god had sent them a sign telling them where to live. • An eagle with a snake in its mouth perched on a cactus. ...
Aztec PPT - Effingham County Schools
... Who conquered the Aztec empire for Spain? Who was the Aztec ruler when the Spanish arrived? Who did the Spanish form an alliance with to fight the Aztec? What disease killed thousands of people in Mexico in 1520? What capital city did the Spanish build after destroying Tenochtitlan? ...
... Who conquered the Aztec empire for Spain? Who was the Aztec ruler when the Spanish arrived? Who did the Spanish form an alliance with to fight the Aztec? What disease killed thousands of people in Mexico in 1520? What capital city did the Spanish build after destroying Tenochtitlan? ...
Cultures of Middle America
... The Aztec Empire • The Aztecs first settled in the Valley of Mexico in 1100s. • In spite of its swampy origins, Tenochtitlan became a magnificent capital city. • As the population of Tenochtitlan grew the Aztecs realized they needed more farmland. • Their solution was to build many island gardens i ...
... The Aztec Empire • The Aztecs first settled in the Valley of Mexico in 1100s. • In spite of its swampy origins, Tenochtitlan became a magnificent capital city. • As the population of Tenochtitlan grew the Aztecs realized they needed more farmland. • Their solution was to build many island gardens i ...
Aztec Civilization - Northwest ISD Moodle
... 1 every 20 minutes Every male served as warriors – regardless of standing ...
... 1 every 20 minutes Every male served as warriors – regardless of standing ...
Aztec Spy Notes - World History Reiff 2
... lives by becoming warriors in the army or studying at special. ...
... lives by becoming warriors in the army or studying at special. ...
Intro: Contrary to the Spanish beliefs that the Aztec
... of religion. One reason why the Aztec people had such a complicated religious life was that they inherited a lot of their practises and rituals from conquered peoples. The Aztec religion also combined elements of polytheism, shamanism and animism. But the element that makes this religion so complica ...
... of religion. One reason why the Aztec people had such a complicated religious life was that they inherited a lot of their practises and rituals from conquered peoples. The Aztec religion also combined elements of polytheism, shamanism and animism. But the element that makes this religion so complica ...
The Aztecs - Santee School District / Overview
... • Most Sculptures were made from limestone, which is still abundant in Mexico today • Aztec sculpture was like most other Mesoamerican cultures and was mostly directly related to religion http://library.thinkquest.org/16325/y-art.html ...
... • Most Sculptures were made from limestone, which is still abundant in Mexico today • Aztec sculpture was like most other Mesoamerican cultures and was mostly directly related to religion http://library.thinkquest.org/16325/y-art.html ...
The Ancient Aztec
... Potters, sculptors, hunters, farmers, warriors, builders And merchants .The kings job was to rule his people. The nobles job was to help the king rule. Priests were Religious leaders. Potters and sculptors are artists. Hunters and farmers get the food .warriors fight. Builders build the temples buil ...
... Potters, sculptors, hunters, farmers, warriors, builders And merchants .The kings job was to rule his people. The nobles job was to help the king rule. Priests were Religious leaders. Potters and sculptors are artists. Hunters and farmers get the food .warriors fight. Builders build the temples buil ...
Aztec Empire
... made from bone, stone, and obsidian. They also did not use beasts of burden or the wheel. However, despite their lack of these basic technologies, the Aztecs had a fairly developed society. Aztec Language The Aztecs spoke the language Nahuatl. It is still used to today in some parts of Mexico. Some ...
... made from bone, stone, and obsidian. They also did not use beasts of burden or the wheel. However, despite their lack of these basic technologies, the Aztecs had a fairly developed society. Aztec Language The Aztecs spoke the language Nahuatl. It is still used to today in some parts of Mexico. Some ...