In Aztec society, distinction in war brought upward mobility for nobles. Successful warriors were rewarded with social status and the possibility of being granted noble titles, which allowed them to move up the social ladder. Additionally, some commoners could gain a degree of upward mobility by proving their skill and loyalty to noble families, although it was not a common occurrence.

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In Aztec Society

Question 30

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In Aztec society,

A) distinction in war brought upward mobility for nobles.
B) it was impossible to rise from low social status to high office.
C) most offices were hereditary.
D) commoners owned only their personal possessions and the land they worked.
E) none of these choices

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