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The Aztecs - Ch 9
Ch 9 - Medieval History - The Aztec Empire
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| arid | lacking rainfall |
| basin | bowl shaped area, often with a lake at the bottom |
| mercenaries | soldiers for hire |
| chinampas | floating gardens |
| Nezahualcoyotl | Warrior-Poet, part of the Triple Alliance |
| Moctezuma | Emperor under whom the Aztec Empire reached its height |
| agrarian | related to farming |
| tribute | goods paid as taxes by a conquered people |
| prime minister | chief of staff, appointed by the ruler of a country |
| causeway | raised road across a body of water |
| shrine | place of worship dedicated to a sacred object or person |
| fine art | works of art created primarily to be admired |
| orators | public speakers |