Aztecs ch. 1 ( vocab )
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Aztecs
A Mesoamerican civilization in central Mexico abd built an empire based on farming, trade , warfare, and religion
Technochtitlan
Capital of the Aztec Empire
Chinampa
Artificial, rectangular islands / gardens
Huitzilopochtli
God of sun, war, and sacrifice ( humming bird , Patron God )
Tezcatlipoca
God of night and sorcery ( smoking mirror )
Quetzalcoatl
God of wind, knowledge, and creation ( feathered serpent )
Tlaloc
God of rain, fertility, and water
Aztec calendar
Used to track time, religious festivals, and sacrifices
Human sacrifice
Killing humans as offerings for Gods
Compulsory
Required by law
Tribute
Goods, services, or money that CONQUERED people were required to give
Merchants
Traders who exchanged goods
Codice and Codex
Ancient manuscript book used to record information about history, religion, and daily life using pictures and symbols
