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The Aztecs Applying G. R. A. P. E. S.

The Aztecs Applying G. R. A. P. E. S.

Geography � The Aztecs settled in the Valley of Mexico on a small island

Geography � The Aztecs settled in the Valley of Mexico on a small island in Lake Texcoco. � They built the city of Tenochtitlan, now present day Mexico City. � The land was swampy, so they built chinampas or raised garden beds.

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan

Chinampas

Chinampas

Floating Gardens

Floating Gardens

Religion � The Aztecs worshipped many gods (Polytheism) � They believed in about 1,

Religion � The Aztecs worshipped many gods (Polytheism) � They believed in about 1, 000 gods � Main gods: Huitzilopochtli – sun god, Tlaloc -god of rain, Quetzalcoatl- god of wind (bird/serpent). � Practiced human sacrifice.

Huitzilopochtli

Huitzilopochtli

Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl

Tlaloc

Tlaloc

Human Sacrifice

Human Sacrifice

Achievements � The Aztecs dug canals and built aquaducts to bring fresh water to

Achievements � The Aztecs dug canals and built aquaducts to bring fresh water to the city. � They also built bridges and causeways � They built great pyramids and temples � They had a number and writing system/codex � The Aztec Calendar.

Aztec Pyramid

Aztec Pyramid

Aztec Days

Aztec Days

Aztec Calendar

Aztec Calendar

Aztec Sun Stone

Aztec Sun Stone

Politics � By 1500’s, the Aztecs had a great empire and ruled between 6

Politics � By 1500’s, the Aztecs had a great empire and ruled between 6 to 12 million people. � From the people they conquered, the Aztecs demanded tribute (taxes). � Montezuma II- most famous Aztec emperor.

Montezuma II

Montezuma II

Economics The Aztecs traded for goods they could not get locally, especially wood and

Economics The Aztecs traded for goods they could not get locally, especially wood and stone for building. � They also used cacao beans as a form of money. �

Aztec Merchants

Aztec Merchants

Cacao Beans

Cacao Beans

Social Structures � Three main classes formed Aztec society � The Emperor/Nobles/Priest lived in

Social Structures � Three main classes formed Aztec society � The Emperor/Nobles/Priest lived in luxury � The middle class-merchants/skilled artisans � The commoners-Farmers/Warriors � Slaves, prisoners of war � Women had few rights

Aztec Society

Aztec Society

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