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Aztec Government Aztec king of Tenochtitlan was part of triple alliance, makes decisions of war. 3 kings of Triple alliance control the kings of the city-states they conquer. City-states send regular tribute. Copy chart from page 210. Aztec king Government cont… When an Aztec king dies council of nobles chooses next king from king’s family. 3 councils advise the king: Supreme Council (chooses him), War Council and Council of Four (runs daily operations). Religion Polytheism-worship many gods. Who else? Give blood to god, Huitzilopochtli so he can stay strong 1000s of victims are sacrificed each year, hearts cut out. Part of Aztec wars are to gain more victims for sacrifice. Social hierarchy Kings: rule with unlimited power Nobles: believed to be family of 1st king, own slaves, eat best food, large house. Many are government officials. Commoners: farmers, artisans, traders. Live simply. Agriculture/Economy Men tend fields. Grow crops like corn, beans, tomatoes, chili peppers and squash. Raise dog and turkey. Women cook, clean and raise children. Artisans make fine goods for nobles. Traders travel empire and exchange goods. Each town specializes in a particular craft. Artisans at work Achievements Engineering of capital, Tenochtitlan- aqueducts, causeways, dikes, palaces, Great Temple Art: Jewelry from gold, silver precious stones. Feather work and stone sculptures. Great Temple Very Similar to Mayan Temple at Chichen Itza Achievements Aztec had writing, but not very developed. Very skilled orators, or public speakers. Poets are highly respected. Pass down Aztec history and religion. Poem from Aztec king Not forever on earth, only a little while Though jade it may be, it breaks; Though gold it may be, it is crushed; Though it be Quetzel plumes, it shall not last Not forever on earth, only a little while Impact Tenochtitlan, capital of Aztec, becomes Mexico City, capital of Mexico Today Mexicans cook with corn, beans and chili Words like chocolate, tomato and avacado come from Aztec language: Nahuatl