FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES
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By conquering other tribes and collecting tributes
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By heavy taxation
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Through a very complex and modern mining system
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The Aztec ruling dynasties had inherited large quantities of gold.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main sources of income for the empire were tribute and taxation. The conquered regions paid tribute to the emperor and the Aztec citizenry paid taxes (with the exception of priests, nobles, minors, orphans, invalids, and beggars).
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The Aztecs gained the majority of their wealth through trade and taxation. Each land conquered by the Aztecs were charged taxes in the form of goods and produce. One of the most prized items for taxation was the cacao bean.
Detailed explanation-3: -Their relatively sophisticated system of agriculture (including intensive cultivation of land and irrigation methods) and a powerful military tradition would enable the Aztecs to build a successful state, and later an empire.
Detailed explanation-4: -Other common tribute items included warrior’s uniforms, animal skins, building materials, pottery, and firewood. The Aztecs also required conquered states to supply gold and copper, feathers, incense, paper, and cocoa beans, which were used as money.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Aztec military gained power in numbers by adding men supplied from allied and conquered states. With such large numbers the Aztec were able to defeat their rivals, gaining new territory.