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Aztec vocabulary
Aztec vocabulary Michael Gonzalez per 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arid | Lacking of rainfall.(hot) |
| Basin | It is a bowl shaped-area, often with a lake at the bottom. |
| Mercenary | They are solders-for-hire. |
| Margin | Edge of something such as an area of land. |
| Chinampas | Floating gardens on a lake or ocean. |
| Nezahualcoyotl | He was a warrior-poet.(A Ruler) |
| Moctezuma | The Emperor who got the Aztecs to their greatest height. |
| Reign | Period during which someone is king or queen. |
| Agrarian | Most of their lives were related to farming. |
| Theft | Crime of stealing. |
| Tribute | Goods paid as taxes. |
| Prime Minister | A chief official appointed by the ruler of a country. |
| Monarch | King or queen. |
| Causeway | A raised road across a body of water. |
| Shrine | It is a place of worship that is dedicated to a sacred object or person. |
| Fine Art | Work that is created to be admired. |
| Unique | Unusually good and special. |
| Orators | Public speakers. |
| Classic | Considered important and high quality, with a value that lasts for a long time. |