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Aztecs

Aztecs. Bands of nomads migrated into the Valley of Mexico All tribes spoke a language called Nahuatl 1325 A.D. Aztecs found the city of Tenochtitlan The gods told them to look for an eagle perched on a cactus and to build the capital city on that spot( modern day Mexico City)

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Aztecs

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  1. Aztecs

  2. Bands of nomads migrated into the Valley of Mexico • All tribes spoke a language called Nahuatl • 1325 A.D. Aztecs found the city of Tenochtitlan • The gods told them to look for an eagle perched on a cactus and to build the capital city on that spot( modern day Mexico City) • Tribute- money paid to the Aztecs by conquered people • Chinampas- man made islands on top of reed mats; floating gardens

  3. Aztec gods

  4. Aztec Society • One single ruler was elected by priests, nobles, and military leaders. • Hierarchy • Nobles ruled over conquered provinces • Warriors could become nobles through fighting well • Middle class consisted of traders • Most people were commoners who farmed • Slaves and debtors were used as labor, yet had rights under Mayan law

  5. Aztec Sacrifice

  6. Religion and Mythology • Polytheistic • Teotihuacan • Well planned city containing the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon • Fell to invaders • The Aztecs believed their gods sacrificed themselves frequently for the good of the people • A human was sacrificed daily so the sun would rise

  7. 365 day solar calendar and a 260 ritual calendar • Doctors could treat illnesses and set broken bones • The Aztec’s enemies helped the Spanish fight against them

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