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1. Most slaves in Aztec societies were… Being punished for not paying back their debts. Volunteers, because it was a great honor to be a slave Prisoners of war Trick question – there were no slaves in these societies

2. The Aztec empire grew wealthy through… Tribute- or the payments they demanded from the people they conquered in war Trading the food they grew Selling their great inventions Selling slaves

3. The most powerful Aztec god was ________, the god of the sun and of war. Tlaloc Atahualpa Tenochtitlan Huitzilopochtli

ANSWERS: Select below to see hidden answers. C – The Aztec fought wars to conquer new lands and collect slaves. A – If you were conquered by the Aztec, you would have to send them great wealth as a punishment. This was the biggest business for the Aztec people.. D – Huitzilopochtli. Say that 3 times fast!