The Aztec Religion By: Lauren Maggipinto & Jennifer DiPaula.

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The Aztec Religion By: Lauren Maggipinto & Jennifer DiPaula

Ancient Aztec history Empire dates back to 15th century Descendants of the Toltecs of Tula Huitzilopochtli persuaded them to build their own city First city was called Tenochtitlan Lived in isolation Established relations with the outside world Electing a prince helped create alliances (The Triple Alliance)

History continued Moctezuma I – “Father of the Aztec Empire” Calendar and Festivals Moctezuma II vs. Hernan Cortes and the Spaniards Destruction of the Aztec Empire and The Triple Alliance Mandatory Christian Conversion “Indians” and increased ruling class

Aztec calendar There is not just one Aztec calendar, there are two more or less independent systems. One calendar, called the xiuhpohualli, has 365 days. It describes the days and rituals related to the seasons, and might be called the agricultural year or the solar year. The other calendar has 260 days. In Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, it is called the tonalpohualli or, the day-count.

Religious beliefs Their religion was based on fear of nature and fear of the end of the world Aztecs believed it took five tries to create the world A display of sacrifice was then brought into their religion Human and god sacrifices Cannibalism

Aztec festival 200-300 important festivals per year Xocotl

Gods and goddesses Huitzilopochtli- sun god, and god of war Centeotl- god of corn Chalchaiuhtlicue- goddess of lakes and streams Omacatl- god of feasting, holidays and happiness Tlaloc- god of rain and fertility

Similarities between aztec religion and christianity Aztec’s had a system of laws; Christians have the 10 Commandments Both place an emphasize religious education

Differences between Aztec religion and christianity Aztecs worshipped several gods; Christians worship one God Aztecs promote human sacrifice; Christians condone sacrifices Aztecs believe in slavery and divorce, which are against Christian beliefs

Aztecs today Indigenous culture fell to pieces Affected by sacrifice and disease decreased population Enlightenment Industrialization and difficulties living in natural habitat