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What were the Five Social Classes of the Aztec Civilization?
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The Ruler and his famiy were first in command, followed by his government officals, priests, and high-ranking warriors. Next came the commoners and citizens, followed by peasents. At the bottom of the social class were the slaves.
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What Percent of the Aztec Citizens were Peasents?
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30% of the Aztec Population were Peasents.
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Name three facts about Slaves.
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Prisioners of war, lawbreakers, and debters were slaves in Aztec society. Slaves were able to own land, goods, and other slaves while being a slave. Slaves could eventually be freed from slavery, unlike many other ancient civilizations.
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What was the Emperor's role in Society?
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The emperor maintained the empire and decided when to go into battle. The emperor's government officals collected taxes and ruled over regions of the empire.
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Which Gods were most valued in Aztec Society?
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Huirzilopochtli, or the Sun God, and Tonatiuh, who was the God of War.
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How was a Human Sacrifice performed?
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A human sacrifice took place on top of a temple-pyramid. A priest would first cut the heart out of the victim and burn the heart. The priest would then push the corpse down the steps of the temple-pyramid, or carry the corpse down the steps if he or she was brave in their lifetime.
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Why were Human Sacrifices performed?
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The Aztecs performed sacrifices to nourish the Gods and Goddesses, as well as offering human blood to the Gods. Human Sacrifices were performed 18 times a year.
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Did the Aztecs believe in an Afterlife?
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The Aztecs believed that after a brave warrior died, his soul would become a star in the night sky.
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Name three Aztec Gods or Goddesses.
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Huitzilopochtili, Tezcatlipoca, and Quetzalcoatl. These three Gods were the highest-ranking Gods in Aztec Society.
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What Goods were produced in Aztec Society?
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Tools, pottery, figurines, jewelry, cloth, and baskets were produced in Aztec Society.
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