As noted in the introduction to studying this section on the Middle Ages – it was often referred to as the Dark Ages, but time has made this period to be seen in a more favorable light. Your project is to share the positive developments during this time called the Middle Ages in art, culture, architecture, history and other areas. With a report of approximately 300 words share what you have found in your research that shows as a favorable light on this period of world history.

Most civilizations require payment to government in form of a tax. a tax is a payment to the government for protection, celebrations, buildings, and many other things that benefit the people. the sixteen to eighteen million people in the aztec empire had to pay such taxes to their leader, montezuma. what payment might they have they been most unhappy with? a the required payment of corn to feed the emperor, his servants, and to feed the people at times of celebration and in times of need. b the required payment of silver to trade with other empires. c the required payment of their sons and daughters to be kept as slaves or sacrificed to the gods. d the required payment of gold to the emperor for fancy jewelry.