Fictional Aztec City Map (P2)

CITY MAP OVERVIEW INFORMATION

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Founded in 1325, In TlaltikpaktlI’s Center was a Mesoamerican society that flourished in central Mexico. They became a part of the Aztec empire by, allying with two other societies to overthrow their mutual rivals. Nobles, ten to twenty years of age were required to attend Calmecac or be educated at home, while commoners were required to attend Telpochcalli. Nobles learned how to read and write using glyphs. Commoners received all instructions and lessons verbally. Every child no matter what class was educated. Aztec boys were first identified as warriors with a birth ritual. This ritual involved a shield and arrow. At the age of 15, they would begin training to be warriors. Telpochcalli schools focused on preparing boys for warfare while Calmeacac schools prepared noble boys to be leaders of the military, among other things. The law required that every young man(20 years old) had to serve time in the army.

WHAT IS IT KNOWN FOR?

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Tezcatlipoca’s Land is known for its large amounts of temples, mostly north of the district and, Strict following of social virtues. Due to this area being in the northern part of the city, they believe that the region is in control of Tezcatlipoca, the lord of the nocturnal sky, ancestral memory, time, and the North. To worship him, the Aztecs create multitudes of temples and prepare ritual gladiatorial combats from those captured in wars. The virtues set for Aztec citizens were to show courage and deal with hardships without complaining. Be willing to sacrifice possessions, comfort, and even life itself for the good of the group. And also be modest, have a clean living, and be obedient.

SIGNIFICANT EVENT

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Tezcatlipoca is the god of the nocturnal sky, ancestral memory, time, north, and embodiment of change through conflict. He is the most prominent god to the people of this district. Tezcatlipoca existed on the Earth in many forms, including a virile, strong warrior. After this division attempted to trick him and kill, he caused massive devastation, which set their district back several decades. As a result, the Aztecs of Tezcatlipoca’s land never underestimated his power and treated him with more respect than any other god.

WHAT IS IT KNOWN FOR?

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Chantli Of In Teomeh Or Land Of The Gods is known for its variety of celebrations/special events, strict virtues, military profits, and organization of responsibilities to those in power. The Aztecs were a polytheistic society, meaning they had many gods, to worship them all, they performed multitudes of festivals, events, and rituals. These included Tlacaxipehualiztli, a ceremony that happened in spring and honored the god of vegetation Xipe Totec. Toxcatl, an event that happened in May and honored the god of faith and destiny Tezcatlipoca. And The New Fire Rites or Toxiuhmolpilia, which was an important event that took place every 52 years. Their firm belief that the group was more important than the individuals, contributed to them being the strongest district in the city. Due to their viewpoints, their military was the fiercest in battle, which led to massive collections of tributes. Their organization was also an important factor in their success. The emperor was responsible for serving as a high priest, military commander, and being head of state. He and his council would gather to make important decisions while the commoners listened and obeyed.

SIGNIFICANT EVENT

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Many mythologies impacted the views of the Aztecs of Chantli Of In Teomeh, but this event that occurred with the Aztecs, the king, and his daughter is one often repeated. Chantli Of In Teomeh and the nearby district Xiutecuhtli were on extremely friendly terms with one another. This included trading and fighting wars with one other. The news then came about that the daughter of the chieftain Ahic, was getting married. The same day the Aztecs received a command from their god Tezcatlipoca that she must bee sacrificed. The Aztecs were hesitant at first but complied either way. They then told the chieftain Guatemoc, to send his daughter for royal preparation, he agreed unaware they planned to sacrifice her. The Aztecs killed the princess and flayed her. In the following meeting with the xiutecuhtil chieftain, the Aztecs shamelessly have the priest dance wearing the flayed skin of the chieftain’s daughter. The sacrifice of the xiutecuhtil princess led to a massive war that lasted several years. The population and economy declined dramatically as many died due to deaths in wars, starvation, and illness.

WHAT IS IT KNOW FOR?

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Teotls’ Kalnakastli Or Gods’ Corner is known for its large quantity of sacrifices and sophisticated systems of agriculture. The excessive offerings in this district are due to the strong belief that their gods, especially the sun god tlaxcaltiliztli, need daily nourishment in the form of human blood and hearts to survive. Their success and economic reliance on agriculture are due to their irrigation techniques intensive cultivation of land in which chinampas were used, and effectiveness in crop production and trading.

SIGNIFICANT EVENT

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Stated in The Legend Of The Five Suns, all the gods presented their hearts unto the sun god for mankind to live. Due to the fact these events occurred in teotls’ kalnakastli, they have a prominent sense of indebtedness. To satisfy their gods, the Aztecs of teotls’ kalnakastli, have daily offerings of hummingbirds, dogs, jaguars, certain insects, and the hearts and blood of humans. Human sacrifice, especially heart-extraction, was the most preferred and often executed in this district as it was the highest form of honor and payment to the gods.

WHAT IS IT KNOWN FOR?

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Tlaloc’s Uelilstli Or Tlaloc’s Power is known for their neverending worship of Tlaloc as they believed fertility, water, success in harvest, and their overall safety laid in his power. Tlaloc, oversaw crop growth, especially maize, and the regular cycle of seasons. These factors were important in the quality and quantity of the crops, preparation, harvesting, trade, and overall foundation of the economy. Due to the fact he played such a massive role in their society, he was worshipped as such. In the worship of Tlaloc, they would present sacrifices, usually children, and tear their hearts from their chest while it is still beating.

SIGNIFICANT EVENT

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In the early construction of Tlaloc’s uelilistli they experienced drought and famine for several years. This led to the starvation of thousands and a drop in the economy. Years later they experienced floods that claimed more lives and caused more devastation. The Aztecs then later established that they were not giving Tlaloc the god of rain earthly fertility and of water enough nourishment and respect which angered the god and caused him to use his power. These events are always a crucial reminder of Tlaloc’s power and importance.

SOURCES

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Title AZTECS WARRIORS

Link https://www.historycrunch.com/aztec-warriors.html#/

Title AZTECS TRIPLE ALLIANCE

Link https://www.historycrunch.com/aztec-triple-alliance.html#/

Title AZTECS

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztecs

Title HUMAN SACRIFICE IN AZTEC CULTURE

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sacrifice_in_Aztec_culture

Title TLALOC THE AZTEC GOD OF RAIN AND FERTILITY

Link https://www.thoughtco.com/tlaloc-aztec-god-rain-and-fertility-172965

Title TEZCATLIPOCA, THE SMOKING MIRROR

Link https://www.azteccalendar.com/god/Tezcatlipoca.html

Title HUMAN SACRIFICE IN AZTEC CULTURE

Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sacrifice_in_Aztec_culture

Title AZTECS: EMPIRE, CULTURE, AND FACTS

Link https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/aztecs