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Aztec Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Margin | Edge of something, such as an area of land. |
| Reign | Period during which someone is king or queen. |
| Theft | Crime of stealing. |
| Monarch | King or queen. |
| Unique | Unusually good or special. |
| Classic | Considered important and of high quality, with a value that lasts for a long time. |
| Arid | Lacking of rainfall. |
| Basin | A bowl-shaped area, often with a lake at the bottom. |
| Mercenaries | Soldiers-for-hire. |
| Chinampa | Floating garden. |
| Nezahualcoyotl | Ruler of a city-state, and a warrior-poet. |
| Moctezuma | Became emperor in 1502. |
| Agrarian | People whose most of their life is related to farming. |
| Tribute | A goods paid as taxes by conquered people. |
| Prime minister | The chef official appointed by the ruler of a country. |
| Causeway | A raised road across a body of water. |
| Shrine | A place of worship that is dedicated to a sacred object or person. |
| Fine art | Works that are created mainly to be admired. |
| Orator | Pubic speaker. |