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The Aztecs
Period 2 Social Studies Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basin | A bowl-shaped area, often with a lake at the bottom |
| Chinampas | Floating gardens |
| Moctezuma | Emperor of the Aztecs |
| Tenochtitlan | Name of the Aztecs original settlement |
| Nobles | Their homes were large, two story houses Their clothing was fine cotton with colorful designs They had the best food, including meat |
| Commoners | They lived with extended families They had plain, course clothing They had plain food |
| Artisans and Traders | Respected commoners |
| Triple Alliance | Aztecs joined forces two other city-states the early 1400s |
| Huitzilopochtli | The most important god to the Aztecs who needed human sacrifice |
| Tributes | A gift, testimonial, or compliment etc. |