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Aztec Society
Aztec Society Questions Janet Fabian
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1.Did the Aztec Empire have religion and government? | Yes, they did. |
| 2.Did the Aztecs worshiped many gods? | The Aztecs did worshiped many gods and were governed by powerful rulers. |
| 3.How many main classes were the Aztecs divided into? | The Aztecs were divided into two main classes, the nobles and commoners. |
| 4.What were extended families? | Extended families lived in adjoining houses around a central courtyard. |
| 5.What was at the lowest level of society? | There were slaves who worked for noble families. |
| 6.What did all Aztec children do? | They attended school for at least a few years. |
| 7. How was life for most commoners? | Life revolved around farming or household duties. |
| 8.Were most commoners farmers? | No, some commoners worked as artisans, making fine craft goods for noble families. |
| 9.Were all Aztec men trained as warriors? | In fact, the Aztecs were dedicated to the practice of war. |
| 10.Were the Aztecs led by a powerful king? | Yes, the king was a member of the royal family but was selected by a council of nobles. |
| 11.How many advisers were military commanders? | Four. |
| 12.What were the small districts called. | They were called calpulli. |
| 13.Did the empire ever have a true central government? | No, instead it was a loose collection of city-states controlled by the Aztecs but ruled by local chiefs. |
| 14.What did the tribute goods have? | They ranged from clothing and military supplies to jewelry, and food. |
| 15.Was the government and religion closely linked. | Yes. |
| 16.Did the Aztecs believe in many gods. | Yes, they believed that the gods gave them life. |
| 17. Who was the most important Aztec god. | Huitzilopochtli |
| 18.How many Aztecs were sacrificed? | Thousand each year. |
| 19.Was human sacrifice a form of political control. | Yes it was. |