Describe one of the religious beliefs and one of the ceremonial practices found within Aztec culture between the 14th-16th centuries (1325-1521). The Aztecs believed that that without providing their Gods with offerings, an apocalypse would transpire essentially from unfulfillment. An example can be seen with the Sun God. The Aztecs thought that the sun would die and never return if it didn't receive an oblation. Therefore, they held frequent sacrifices where people were killed on top of a pyramid. The Aztecs would often slice the chest of a victim and pull out their hearts as gifts for the Sun God.
How many different channels of water-flow did the main aqueduct running into the Aztec capital have?
There were two channels of water-flow, each at a height of five feet and a width of three feet.
Describe what a “chinampa” was in Aztec society and its significance.
A chinampa was an artificial island built in throughout the lakes. They were constructed on shallow water by installing wooden stakes, weaving a web of sticks, adding reeds, and piling on mud. The chinampa allowed for more crops to be grown, as they could sometimes accommodate
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This played a vital role in the development of their culture. An example can be seen with the aqueducts they created, which were revolutionary at the time. Having access to large bodies of water, an idea arised to channel the water into the city in a bridge-like manner. The Aztecs now had clean water for bathing and drinking. Next, the chinampas originated due to the growing need for food. Since the city could not accommodate a great deal of crops, chinampas allowed the Aztecs to create fertile farmland on the canals. What started off as a new way to utilize the lake beds became a large-scale operation that defines a part of Aztec culture. As a whole, the Aztecs took the land they were exiled to and transformed it into a legendary