Aztecs end of year final exam

What was a key to the Aztec's success to expanding their empire?

The Aztecs firmly believed the group their society was much more important than induvituals within it

5 things that make up an ideal citizen

- Courage

- Self-sacrifice

- Modestly

- Clean living

- Obedience

Distinguish the Spanish Inquisition's main objective

- Establish a unified Catholic identity through forceful means

- To convert Muslims and Jews , they were exiled if not converted

- Some pretended to convert or left

What had the Aztecs long migration been guided by their belief in

Prophecies and divine signs from their gods

An Aztec carving shows a heart which is offered to a deity, which is most likely meaning what?

A religious sacrifice

How was the backbone of the country, providing the majority of the workforce, was formed by what?

Enslaved or common labors

What common item did the Aztec frequently use as a medium of exchange for goods other than coinage?

Cacao beans

The Aztec emperor held a strong conviction that spiritual beliefs were deeply intertwined with what?

The effective governance and military campaigns of the empire

The statement, " Our social standing is dictated by the strength of our warriors and the glory of our gods", would most likely be from what social class in the Aztec society?

A priest or noble warrior

The diverse perspectives expressed by individuals from different social positions in a society best illustrates the concept of....

Social organization within a worldview

How did the Spanish view themselves?

Divinely chosen to spread their faith and civilization

When the Spanish and Aztec people first had contact, how was it...

It was a mutual suspicion and caution, followed by a period of uneasy coexistence

What were Hernan Cortes's methods for achieving his objectives?

Ruthless and strategic, prioritizing conquest

How did the way that Cortes treated the Indigenous populations demonstrate his belief that....

they were inferior and could be exploited for Spanish gain

What combination of factors were Cortes's most crucial factors in conquering the Aztec empire?

- Epidemic diseases

- Alliances with disgruntled Indigenous groups

- Advanced weaponry

Analyzing factors such as the psychological impact of Spanish arrival, the role of indigenous allies, and the devastation wrought by European diseases would be most helpful in understanding....

The dynamics of the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica

Among the various explanations for the Spanish conquest which factor was most exploited ( unfair) ?

- The existing animosities

- Rivalries among various indigenous groups

Richest calpolli

Merchants

Class society in Aztecs

Emperor's role/ duties

- Commander of Army

- Had to be skilled warrior

- Expert in military strategy

- Able to lead in battle

- Head of State

- Maintained Aztec religion

Are Aztecs individualistic?

- nope

- the Aztecs prioritized communal responsibility, shared roles, and maintained balance for the universe as a whole