what are the special feature of the Aztecs ?
8 marks*
Dear Student,
The following points may help you:
a. The Aztec tribe was basically confined in the Central valley of Mexico in the 12th century.
b. Their society was hierarchical in nature ,with nobility comprising of priests, those by birth occupying a dominant position.
c. The nobles chose king among themselves who ruled them and was considered representative of sun on Earth.
d. Priests, warriors , priests enjoyed privileges and occupied top positions in the government.
e. The Aztecs also paid respect to teachers, artisans etc.
f. The Aztecs were also involved in land reclamation projects, built canals, also constructed their capital city Tenochtitlan..
g. They had beautiful archietecture particularly those of temples.
h. They worshipped Sun and Gods of war.
i. The society was mainaly agarrain , they cultivated potatoes, pumkins, corns, they also undertook public consytruction work.
j. Aztecs also sold their children as slaves.
k. They also gave emphais to education, for both boys abd girls.
l. The children of nobility were imparted religious and military trainag and education.
m. Others were given education on history, myths, religion. Girls were also educated about domestic work and skills.
Regards
The following points may help you:
a. The Aztec tribe was basically confined in the Central valley of Mexico in the 12th century.
b. Their society was hierarchical in nature ,with nobility comprising of priests, those by birth occupying a dominant position.
c. The nobles chose king among themselves who ruled them and was considered representative of sun on Earth.
d. Priests, warriors , priests enjoyed privileges and occupied top positions in the government.
e. The Aztecs also paid respect to teachers, artisans etc.
f. The Aztecs were also involved in land reclamation projects, built canals, also constructed their capital city Tenochtitlan..
g. They had beautiful archietecture particularly those of temples.
h. They worshipped Sun and Gods of war.
i. The society was mainaly agarrain , they cultivated potatoes, pumkins, corns, they also undertook public consytruction work.
j. Aztecs also sold their children as slaves.
k. They also gave emphais to education, for both boys abd girls.
l. The children of nobility were imparted religious and military trainag and education.
m. Others were given education on history, myths, religion. Girls were also educated about domestic work and skills.
Regards