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What is the special feature of Aztec |
Answer» The special features of Aztecs:-(1) A Mighty Empire:- the aztecs had built a mightly empire about the year 1325 A.D. This empire was divided into 38 provinces and coverd an area about 2,00,000 spuare km. Each provinces was ruled by a governer assisted by a garrison and several officers or tax collectors. This vast emlore was ruled from two capital cities of Tenochtitlan and Tlateloco.(2) Crafts:- feather work and cotton weaving , a gold-work and the use of semi- precious stones like jade and turquoise were highly developed crafts. Their pottery also showed a wide range of variety.(3) Language:- the aztec language \' Nahuatt\' is still a living language. They recorded the historical events in the form of pictographic accounts which are known as \'Codices\'.(4) Society:- The aztecs society was divided into several classes i.e., worriors, merchants,craftsman,farmers and serfs.(5) Religion:- the aztec worshipped a number of gods like the Sun-God, the Corn-Goddess and several other Gods.(6) calender:- the aztec celender consisted of 260 days. Their calender was connected with the performances of religious ceremonies.(7)The Chinampas and \'Floating Gardens\':- The aztecs had built floating gardens which were called \' chinampas\'. (8) Knowledge of Metals:- the aztec knew the art of metal- smelting ,but the tools that they made were quite simple | |