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Aztec
Aztec Vocab Disney Minjarez
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Margin | Edge of something, such as an area of land. |
| Reign | Period during which someone is king or queen. |
| Theft | Crime of stealing. |
| Monarch | King or queen. |
| Unique | Unusually good or special. |
| Classic | Considered important and of high quality, with a value that lasts for a long time. |
| Arid | Lacking in rainfall. |
| Basin | A bowl-shaped area, often with a lake at the bottom of it. |
| Mercenaries | They often served as mercenaries, or soldiers-for-hire. |
| Chinampas | Floating gardens. |
| Nezahualcoyotl | The ruler of one of these city-states was a warrior-poet named Nezahualcoyotl. |
| Moctezuma | A new emperor came to the throne and his name was Moctezuma. |
| Agrarian | Most of their lives were related to farming. |
| Tribute | Goods paid as taxes by conquered peoples. |
| Prime minister | Is the chief official appointed by the ruler of a country. |
| Cause way | Is a raised road across a body of water. |
| Shrine | Is a place of worship that is dedicated to a sacred object or person. |
| Fine art | Works that are created mainly to be admired. |
| Orators | Public speakers. |