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  • Essay / The Importance of the Aztec Hierarchy - 3199

    Used: 1-58Please use: 58+ stop C:Aztec HierarchyThe Aztec people had a complex hierarchical system. In this system, there were different levels of societal structure in which everyone could find themselves. Their hierarchy was divided into three main sections: the emperor (41), the nobles (42), and the commoners (43). The Emperor of the Aztec Empire was the person at the top of the Aztec hierarchy and was given the title "Huey Tlatoani", meaning "Great Speaker". The role of emperor was not hereditary, meaning he was not born into it solely because of his family, and with enough effort anyone could become emperor. He was chosen by the nobility, often for his qualities (such as being a good strategist, etc.). Once chosen, he became the most powerful person in the empire. Although his subjects knew he was mortal, he was considered closest to the gods (without actually being one), so they treated him as such. So his orders were never questioned. He lived in a gigantic palace(44) and enjoyed all the luxury and privileges possible. When he had to travel through the city, he was transported on a mesh platform covered with ocelot skins by servants (45). Even the streets were cleared for him (46). However, the emperor also played an important role in Aztec society. He was responsible for being the chief priest, commander in chief of the Aztec army, and head of state. As high priest, the emperor had to attend religious ceremonies. His responsibility as commander-in-chief of the army meant that the emperor had to be a skilled warrior and a competent strategist. He had to know how to lead others and how to succeed and be victorious in battle. The emperor also had to make important decisions that...... middle of paper ......ok up to 4 baths a day) and had good hygiene, so they did not suffer from many diseases that Europeans had to resist (which could have been largely avoided by good hygiene).MarketplaceThe market was a place where the Aztec people traded goods. It was held in the market area of ​​Tlatelolco (which was in Tenochtitlan). it could accommodate up to 60,000 people at a time, and on average 25,000 people visited in a day. Some of the things traded included slaves (16), red dye (19), cotton coats (20), and canoes (18). The Aztecs often used cocoa beans (17) as currency. The people who traded in the market were usually merchants, farmers, and artisans, all looking for goods and money. There were also different sections of the market for different products sold. (???to use 24))