Describe The Economic And Judicial System Of The Aztecs

Before the period circa 1200-1450, the Mayans established a vast empire over North America, and used many systems that were congruent to the theocracy and tributary nature of the Aztecs. The Aztecs set the basis for the original economical and political development in the Americas. The Aztecs replaced the Mayans in the 13th century, but continued to practice the collection of tribute amongst citizens, and the Aztecs were also largely characterized by the religious nature of their culture and society. Although some argue that Aztec empire underwent significant economical and political development, because of the long term use of a theocratic centralized government and the widespread use of the complex Aztec tribute system, the economic and political systems of the Aztec empire represent a significant

The Aztecs believed that the tribute system provided a highlight on the prosperity of the empire. Citizens were forced to pay tribute through military service, and were forced to surrender lands. As I explained, this tributary system gave the Aztecs a way to show power and helped them maintain control. Aztecs demanded tribute in forms including, gold, cotton, Cocoa beans, maize, and jade. This tributary system not only showed the power of the empire, but it showed the widespread influence and stability of this empire. Although, the goods and services was not the only way the Aztecs showed their tribute, human sacrifice was also a form of tribute in the Aztec empire. The Aztecs, more than any other empire; Incas, Mayans, of their time, participated in the act of human sacrifice. Aztec officials would take human hearts, and blood which they believed that the people were responsible for paying tribute and giving back the blood of the gods. This historical evidence represents how the tributary system in the Aztec empire was a widespread continuity throughout all parts of the Aztec