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How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment to facilitate agriculture in and around Tenochtitlan?
How did the Aztecs adapt to their environment to facilitate agriculture in and around Tenochtitlan?
- By developing a system of terrace farming on the surrounding hillsides.
- By constructing chinampas to create arable land on the lake. (correct)
- By irrigating the land with water diverted from distant rivers.
- By implementing a crop rotation system that maximized land usage.
Which statement best describes the relationship between the Sacred Calendar (Tonalpohualli) and the Solar Calendar (Xiuhpohualli) in Aztec society?
Which statement best describes the relationship between the Sacred Calendar (Tonalpohualli) and the Solar Calendar (Xiuhpohualli) in Aztec society?
- The Sacred Calendar was shorter and used for religious purposes, while the Solar Calendar was longer and used for daily life and farming. (correct)
- The Solar Calendar was a simplified version of the Sacred Calendar, used by the commoners.
- The Sacred Calendar was primarily used for agricultural planning, while the Solar Calendar was reserved for religious ceremonies.
- Both calendars were used interchangeably for all aspects of Aztec life.
How did the Aztec system of justice, incorporating both retributive and restorative elements, reflect their societal values?
How did the Aztec system of justice, incorporating both retributive and restorative elements, reflect their societal values?
- It prioritized restitution and reconciliation to maintain social harmony, with punishment as a secondary consideration.
- It balanced punishment with repairing harm, indicating a focus on both accountability and community well-being. (correct)
- It favored the elite, with harsher penalties for commoners and lenient treatment for nobles.
- It emphasized strict punishment to deter crime, reflecting a rigid social hierarchy.
How did the Aztecs leverage their military power to consolidate their empire and ensure its economic stability?
How did the Aztecs leverage their military power to consolidate their empire and ensure its economic stability?
What role did codices play in preserving and disseminating knowledge within Aztec society?
What role did codices play in preserving and disseminating knowledge within Aztec society?
In Aztec society, what was the main distinction between the Calmecac and the Telpochcalli in terms of educational focus and intended outcome for their students?
In Aztec society, what was the main distinction between the Calmecac and the Telpochcalli in terms of educational focus and intended outcome for their students?
Given the hierarchical structure of Aztec society, analyze the potential impact of conscription on both commoners and nobles.?
Given the hierarchical structure of Aztec society, analyze the potential impact of conscription on both commoners and nobles.?
How might an Aztec historian use both primary and secondary sources to reconstruct an accurate account of a specific event, such as a major battle or a ruler's coronation?
How might an Aztec historian use both primary and secondary sources to reconstruct an accurate account of a specific event, such as a major battle or a ruler's coronation?
How did the Calpolli system contribute to the overall resilience and stability of Aztec society?
How did the Calpolli system contribute to the overall resilience and stability of Aztec society?
What does the high value placed on quetzal feathers within Aztec society reveal about their broader cultural values and priorities?
What does the high value placed on quetzal feathers within Aztec society reveal about their broader cultural values and priorities?
Flashcards
Aztec
Aztec
People who are referred by civilization created by a nomadic tribe, the Mexica.
Aqueduct
Aqueduct
A structure that brought fresh water from underground springs outside the city.
Chinampa
Chinampa
Floating islands built in the water around Tenochtitlan to grow crops.
Artifacts
Artifacts
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Tribute
Tribute
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Codex/Codices
Codex/Codices
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Migrate
Migrate
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Omen
Omen
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Glyphs
Glyphs
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Retributive Justice
Retributive Justice
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Study Notes
- Aztec refers to the civilization created by the Mexica, a nomadic tribe.
Infrastructure and Agriculture
- Aqueducts were structures used to bring fresh water from underground springs outside the city.
- Chinampas were floating islands built around Tenochtitlan to grow crops.
Historical Sources
- Artifacts are objects from the past.
- Primary sources are items that have survived from the past.
- Secondary sources are accounts of the past written after the events occurred.
- Bias is favoring a particular point of view.
- Audience is a group of people who gather to listen or watch something.
Governance
- Compulsory means required by law.
- Tribute refers to valuable gifts and taxes collected by the Aztecs from defeated groups or cities.
Didactic and Literacy
- Didactic describes a message meant to teach a lesson or be useful.
- Codex/Codices were Aztec books made of deerskin or paper from tree bark.
Movement and Calendars
- Migrate means moving from one place to another permanently.
- The Sacred Calendar (Tonalpohualli) had 260 days and was used for religion and predicting the future.
- The Solar Calendar (Xiuhpohualli) had 365 days and was used for farming and daily life.
Beliefs and Social Structure
- Omen is a sign that something good or bad will happen in the future.
- Hierarchy is a system where people or things are ranked from most to least important.
- Ocelot is a wild cat resembling a small leopard.
- Calpolli was a group of families in Aztec society that lived together and helped each other, each having their own land, leaders, and jobs.
Skilled Labor and Symbolism
- Artisans are skilled workers who make things by hand.
- Quetzal is a colorful bird with long tail feathers, valued by the Aztecs for ceremonies.
Education
- Calmecac was a special school for nobles, where boys studied religion, history, and leadership.
- Telpochcalli was a school for commoners, where boys were trained with weapons and learned to be warriors.
- Conscription is when the government forces people to join the military.
- Glyphs are pictures or symbols used as a form of writing.
Justice
- Retributive Justice focuses on punishment for a crime.
- Restorative Justice focuses on fixing the harm caused by a crime.
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