How would you describe the Aztec empire? Aztec, self name Culhua-Mexica, Nahuatl-speaking people who in the 15th and early 16th centuries ruled a large empire in what is now central and southern Mexico. The Aztecs are so called from Aztlán (“White Land”), an allusion to their origins, probably in northern Mexico. What did the Aztecs […]
What was the major downfall of the Aztec empire?
What was the major downfall of the Aztec empire? Lacking food and ravaged by smallpox disease earlier introduced by one of the Spaniards, the Aztecs, now led by Cuauhtemoc, finally collapsed after 93 days of resistance on the fateful day of 13th of August, 1521 CE. Tenochtitlan was sacked and its monuments destroyed. How did […]
What type of source is an academic journal?
What type of source is an academic journal? Scholarly publications (Journals) A scholarly publication contains articles written by experts in a particular field. The primary audience of these articles is other experts. These articles generally report on original research or case studies. Many of these publications are “peer reviewed” or “refereed”. How do we identify […]
Why is Tenochtitlan famous?
Why is Tenochtitlan famous? Tenochtitlan was the capital city and center of the Aztec Empire. It was founded in 1325 and served as the capital until the Aztecs were conquered by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes in 1520. What were the advantages of Tenochtitlan? This was important because it gave city several advantages and allowed it […]
What do philosophers think about death?
What do philosophers think about death? Philosophy begins with the death, the death of Socrates, but he goes to his death with equanimity – without fear. And the key thing is that philosophy can allow you to overcome the fear of death without requiring a belief in the afterlife, a sort of longing for immortality. […]
What are the major causes of cultural difference and change?
What are the major causes of cultural difference and change? Cultural change can have many causes, including the environment, technological inventions, and contact with other cultures. Additionally, cultural ideas may transfer from one society to another, through diffusion or acculturation. Discovery and invention are mechanisms of social and cultural change. What are the causes of […]
Why was Socrates not afraid of death?
Why was Socrates not afraid of death? Socrates ultimately does not fear death because of his innocence, he believes that death is not feared because it may be one of the greatest blessings of the soul. Socrates makes the argument that one should not fear death because only the gods know what is beyond death,because […]
What effect did the war have on race relations?
What effect did the war have on race relations? The threat brought increased attention to race relations and compelled Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 8802 which prohibited, “discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries and in Government because of race, creed, color, or national origin.” Black Americans served admirably in the war. How […]
What is mapping and example?
What is mapping and example? The definition of mapping is making a map, or a matching process where the points of one set are matched against the points of another set. An example of mapping is identifying which cell on one spreadsheet contains the same information as the cell on another speadsheet. What is the […]
What is the example of mapping?
What is the example of mapping? An example of mapping is creating a map to get to your house. An example of mapping is identifying which cell on one spreadsheet contains the same information as the cell on another speadsheet. A transformation taking the points of one space into the points of the same or […]