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The Aztec Empire
period.2 social studies test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what is a chinampa ? | floating gardens |
| who are the Nomads? | a group of migrating people |
| who were captives? | prisoners who were used for sacrafice |
| who was Huitzilopotchli? | Most important god |
| What are two advantages for farming? | climate,soil |
| what was the prime ministers job? | head governer |
| why did they sacrifice people? | They believe monarchs needed human blood to remain strong |
| The Aztec empire was ruled by who? | Moctezuma |
| what are the Triple Alliances? | a group of cities that the aztecs joined |
| Name the basin where the Aztecs build their empire? | Valley of Mexico |