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Aztec Quiz

1. Where did the Aztecs originate from?

2. Did they believe in many gods?

3. What language did they speak?

4. What was the most important vegetable to the Aztecs?

5. What sweet food did the Aztecs adore? 

Aztec Calender

The Aztecs created a Calender that is now known as the Aztec Calender. It was used by the Aztec people and Pre-Colombian people in central Mexico. It was one of the most Mesoamerican calendars ever made. It shared the basic structure of calendars and time throughout ancient Mesoameriaca.

Aztec Record System

The Aztec people had a advanced way of keeping records.

They used their own language called N'ahuatl and created and alphabet. 

The records were written on bark or deer skin with charcoal. They then colored their documents with vegetables and herbs. 

They kept records of sacrifices, tax records, poetry, and historical events. 

Aztec Economy

Aztec economy was based on three things.  Market exchange, tribute payment, and agricultural production were the three. The Aztec market system was both local and long-distance trade. 

Markets were held on a regular basis. 

Tribute collection was a reason why the Aztecs had a large conquest of region. Tributes paid to the empire goods or services, depending on the distance and status of tributary city. 

The Aztecs created experienced agricultural systems that included: irrigation systems, floating fields, and terrace systems.

Flying Bird Games

The flying bird game was the second most popular game in the Aztec community. This game resulted in many more injuries that ball games. It is also referred to as "Volador". 

The goal of the game is to see who is the best flying bird. The players dress up in costumes that are designed to look like eagles. They had beaks and colorful feathers. The game was extremely dangerous. 

First, competitors had to climb a pole that ranged from 60 to 90 feet high. At the top, each player ties a rope to the top of the pole. They had to keep a grip on the rope by holding their legs tightly together against the rope. Then, they would push off the pole and swing upside down in the surrounding area. Points were scored for style, costume design, and speed. The purpose of the game was that the players looked like flying eagles, which many people gathered to watch. 

Video on Aztec Encounters

This is a video that is 2 minutes long about Aztec encounters. http://www.history.com/topics/aztecs/videos#