Aztec Empire Flashcards
1
Q
Altepetl
A
Cities / indigenous group under Aztec rule
2
Q
Aqueducts
A
water system that brings fresh water into the city
3
Q
Calmecac
A
School for nobles
4
Q
Capulli
A
similar to medieval guilds
5
Q
Causeways
A
roads / bridges
6
Q
Chief of internal affairs
A
second in command , advisor to the Emperor
7
Q
Chinampas
A
Man made floating gardens
8
Q
Codices
A
Picture story for the Aztecs
9
Q
Conscription
A
Forced to join army
10
Q
Council of wise men
A
Leaders from each Altepetl that vote on an Emperor
11
Q
Pipiltin
A
nobles
12
Q
Pochteca
A
Long distance travelers
