social 8

  • A Religious Society
    1301

    A Religious Society

    People thought that the black death was a punishment sent by god.

    In hope of a better life was very important for them. People believed that with the help of the church they would be able to reach heaven after they died.
  • Aztecs ( Moctezuma )
    1519

    Aztecs ( Moctezuma )

    Moctezuma was the leader of the Aztecs people, was known as the great speaker. One of his many responsibilities was to watch the night sky for signs that might tell of future events and interpret these for his people.
  • Hierarchy
    1519

    Hierarchy

    This was important to them because it was a class that you were born into. And people work their way up. Hierarchy is a social system in which status is ranked, and power is concentrated in the higher ranks.
  • punishing children who misbehaved
    1519

    punishing children who misbehaved

    to punish children who misbehave they threw handfuls of hot chili peppers into a fire and forced them to inhale the fiery smoke. they believed that they were doing what was best for their society and child.
  • Human sacrifice
    1521

    Human sacrifice

    Human sacrifice was one of the most important things because of their belief in god. The Aztecs thought that if they didn't sacrifice that they would die, or that god would punish them.
  • Wealth in society
    1562

    Wealth in society

    Wealthy people showed off their economic status by wearing extravagant clothing. I think it is important because you need a good house and food.