Aztec Warriors Flashcard

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Why were the Aztecs successful as warriors?

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They became mercenaries.

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What is a macuahuitl?

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A wooden sword with obsidian blades

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Why did Aztec boys attend military school?

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To prepare for war

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Which weapon helped warriors throw spears far and with power?

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Atlatl

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What did Jaguar Knights wear in battle?

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Jaguar skins

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Which material was used for Aztec weapon blades because it was razor-sharp? Options: Stone, Obsidian, Wood, Iron

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Obsidian

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What did Aztecs gain by being mercenaries?

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Fighting experience

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What was a chimalli used for?

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Protecting warriors

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Why did Aztec warriors paint their faces and bodies?

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To look fierce and scare enemies

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What city did the Aztecs found?

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Tenochtitlán