Basic Aztec and Inca Civilization Notes

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Aztecs

A Mesoamerican civilization that migrated to Lake Texcoco and founded Tenochtitlan in 1325.

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Women's Role

In Aztec society, women primarily managed the household and performed labor, but had some political rights and could inherit property.

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Warrior Class

A social class in Aztec society that held significant power and status.

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Tenochtitlan

The capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on an island in Lake Texcoco, which became a mega city.

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Great Speaker

The ruler of Tenochtitlan, considered an emperor and a living god, chosen from the nobility.

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Tribute System

A system where conquered peoples were required to pay tribute in the form of gold, cotton, or food to the Aztecs.

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Polytheism

The belief in multiple deities, which was central to both Aztec and Inca religions.

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Human Sacrifice

A religious practice among the Aztecs, where approximately 10,000 individuals were sacrificed annually to appease their gods.

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Chinampas

Floating gardens created by the Aztecs to enhance agricultural production and feed their population.

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Cacao Beans

Used as currency in the Aztec economy, alongside gold, with bartering being common.

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Incas

A civilization founded by Quechua-speaking clans near Cuzco around 1350, known for their extensive empire.

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Bureaucracy

The administrative system developed by the Incas, run by nobles to manage their divided empire.

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Mita System

A form of forced labor in Inca society, where individuals worked for a period but could return to their lives afterward.

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Waru Waru Farming

An agricultural technique used by the Incas involving irrigation canals to enhance crop production.

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