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Aztec Spy Notes Background War, Tribute and Trade Decline Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan was the Aztec empires power and wealth More visible than in its capital. To build this amazing city the Aztecs had to overcome their challenges. Cortes Conquers the Aztecs In the late 1400s Spanish explores and soldiers arrived in the Americans. The Soldiers or conquistadors came to explore new lands and search for gold. War was a key factor in the Aztecs rise to power. The fierce Aztec warriors Conquered many towns. The Aztecs sometimes teamed up or partnership to Build their empire. Causes of the Defeat of the Aztecs Four factors were vital in Spanish victory were alliances, weapons and heroes, geography, and disease. Aztec Society Kings and Nobles Priests and Warriors Just below the king and his nobles were priest and The King was the most important person in Aztec warriors. Priests in particular had a great influence society. He lived in a great palace that had a zoo over Aztecs’ lives. and an aviary full of beautiful. Merchants and Artisans Farmers and Slaves Not really members of upper class, merchants and artisans fell just below priests and warriors in Aztec society Farmers and slaves were in the lower class of the Aztec society. Some people could improve their lives by becoming warriors in the army or studying at special. Aztec Religion The Aztecs believed gods ruled all parts of life. Their gods powers could be seen in nature, such as in trees or storms. Scientific Achievements The Aztecs valued learning and art. Aztec scientific achievement’s, artistic traditions, and language contributed to their culture. Artistic Traditions Both the architecture and the sculpture made of stone. Workers built bridges and it was made out of stone. Writing and Literature Aztecs had a complex writing system. Written historical records in books made of separate pages. Another name for this type of ancient book is a codex. Inca Spy Notes Rise of the Incas When the Aztecs took over what is now Mexico, in South America another empire arose. The empire was owned by the Incas. The Incas built their empire by taking over villages. Economy The Inca government also controlled the economy. Instead of paying taxes, Incas had to work. The tax system was called the Mita, the government told each household what work to do. Central Government and Language Pachacuti became the Inca ruler in about 1438. Under his rule the Inca Empire began a period of great expansion. He also established an official Inca religion. Decline Pizarro Conquers the Incas A civil war began in the Inca Empire. After the Inca ruler died, his two sons Atahualpa and Huáscar fought to become the new ruler. Spanish Control The Spaniards killed Atahualpa. Some Incas fought the Spaniards, but in 1537 the Spaniards defeated the last of the Incas and gained control over the entire region. Daily life for the Upper Class They lived in stone houses in Cuzco and wore the best clothes. They didn’t have to pay the labor tax, and they often had servants. Daily Life for the Lower Class Most Incas were farmers, artisans, or servants. There were no slaves in Inca society. Lower-class men and women farmed on government lands, served in the army, worked in mines, and built roads. Religion Building Art Oral Literature Final Conclusions: Which Empire do you think was the strongest and most impressive? Justify your answer.