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- In this lesson, we will look at the social systems of the Aztec Empire. We will also identify who the Aztec Emperors were, locate the capital city, consider the system of law and we will begin to explore how the Aztecs were able to control their subjects within their empire.
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5 Questions
Q1.
When did the Aztecs arrive and settle in the Valley of Mexico?
about 1100 A.D
About 1500 A.D
Q2.
What did the Aztecs build when they settled in Mexico?
Palaces, pyramids and churches
Q3.
Why did the Aztecs make sacrifices?
Because the needed to punish people
Because they believed it would keep crime low
Q4.
Which world creation did the Aztecs believe they were living in?
fourth world creation
second world creation
Q5.
How many days were there in and Aztec month?
21 days
25 days
5 Questions
Q1.
What was the name given to the Aztec Emperor?
Macehualtin
Pipiltin
Q2.
Who did city states have to pay tribute to?
Merchants
Nobles
Q3.
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Texcoco
Tlacopan
Q4.
Which of the following was an Aztec punishment?
Being killed
Having your head shaved
Selling someone in to slavery
Q5.
At its peak, how many people are said to have lived in Tenochtitlan?
100,000
20,000