Aztec Warfare

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Warfare
gptkbp:aimsTo Capture prisoners for sacrifice
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Mexica_people
gptkb:The_cult_of_Huitzilopochtli
The concept of honor in battle
The role of priests in warfare
The role of the emperor
The_Tlaxcalans_as_enemies
gptkbp:documentedIn gptkb:Spanish_conquistadors
Historical accounts
Codices
Archaeological findings
gptkbp:features Siege warfare
Warrior_societies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aztec Warfare
gptkbp:includes Hand-to-hand combat
Use of cavalry
Use of siege engines
Use of cavalry charges
Naval battles on lakes
Use of obsidian blades
Use of poison arrows
Use of shields
Use of slings
Use of traps
Use of war chariots
Use of war paint
gptkbp:influenced Trade routes
Social hierarchy
Cultural beliefs
Geography of Mesoamerica
Previous_Mesoamerican_civilizations
gptkbp:involves Military tactics
Strategic planning
Intelligence gathering
Logistics and supply chains
Alliances with other city-states
Use of scouts
Training of warriors from a young age
Use of war banners
Use of war dogs
Use of war drums
Use of war songs
Use of war strategies
gptkbp:is_characterized_by Religious rituals
Use of fortifications
Use of psychological warfare
Use of guerrilla tactics
Use of deception
Use of ambush tactics
Use of flanking maneuvers
Use of ambush strategies
Use of psychological tactics.
gptkbp:is_known_for The Flower Wars
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Aztec_culture
Ritualistic_practices
gptkbp:is_popular_among The 14th to 16th centuries
gptkbp:utilizes Chariots in some contexts
Weapons_such_as_atlatls
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in gptkb:The_fall_of_the_Aztec_Empire
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Expansion of neighboring tribes