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AIM: How did the Aztecs build a great Empire? Do Now: What are the advantages to living in the city below? HW: In a paragraph describe what your impression of the Aztec empire would be if you could go back in time and walk through one of their cities.

The Aztecs 1200-1521 Geography South-central Mexico Mountainous area. Tenochtitlan: Capital city Island in present day Mexico City. Chinampas: “floating gardens” Conquering Principals Conquered people could govern themselves. Had to pay tribute (tax) Enemy Soldiers were used as sacrifice. Religion Polytheistic – Over 1000 gods. Huitzilopochtli – Sun God Human sacrifice

Document 1 What tradition from Aztec society is being depicted in this illustration?

Why was human sacrifice needed according to Aztec beliefs? Document 2 Why was human sacrifice needed according to Aztec beliefs?

Document 3 What advantages did Aztec society have over other Mesoamerican civilization?

Why did warriors dress themselves in animal costumes in many cultures? Document 4 Why did warriors dress themselves in animal costumes in many cultures?

How was the tribute system both a strength and a weakness? Document 5 How was the tribute system both a strength and a weakness? How are the army & religious beliefs linked in the Aztec Empire? How did human sacrifice hurt the Aztec Empire?