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Module 13 Lesson 6

Module 13 Lesson 6 -The Aztecs Control Central Mexico

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how long is The Valley of Mexico.? it is a mountain valley more than a mile above sea level.
why is The Valley of Mexico a good place to settle.? it is a good place for people to settle because it has lakes and fertile soil.
what was the most important trade item.? the most important trade item was obsidian (green and black volcanic glass) used to make sharp weapons.
who were the next people to dominate the area.? the next people to dominate the area were the Toltecs.
around 1200 A.D after the Toltecs were losing control of the region who began to gain power and take over this area? the Aztecs began to gain power and take over this area.
in 1428,the Aztecs joined an alliance with two other city-states to form the....? triple Alliance. The Triple Alliance became the leading power of the Valley of Mexico.
the Aztecs controlled a large empire between ______ many people. the Aztecs controlled a large empire that included somewhere between 5 and 15 million people.
why did Priests made the sacrifice of human blood? Priests made the sacrifice of human blood to make sure that the sun god was happy, and so the sun would rise every day.
what were some of Aztecs achievements? -the calendar -architecture/engineering(temples and pyramids-Pyramid of the Sun) -astronomy -mathematics -trade networks(Triple Alliance) -military -development of Causeways and a city on a lake -writing system
what kind of government was used by the Aztecs? theocracy (The God-King ruled over the entire empire)
what kind of religion was followed by the Aztecs? Polytheism (Belief in many Gods - The Sun God was their main God.
Social Class Structure...? Emperor/God King noble class - military leaders, government officials, and priests. commoners - merchants, craft workers, soldiers, and farmers. slaves - slaves were taken as captives in battle.
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