Both Incas and Aztecs Saw Themselves as Continuing Older Traditions

question 41

Essay

Both Incas and Aztecs saw themselves as continuing older traditions. In what ways was this correct, and in what ways did they innovate?

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Definitions:

"Bedlam"

Historically, a term associated with the Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, now colloquially used to describe a scene of chaos or madness.

Deplorable Conditions

Extremely bad or unpleasant situations or environments, often referring to living conditions that are not fit for human inhabitation.

Moral Treatment

A 19th-century approach to mental illness focusing on humane treatment, moral discipline, and the therapeutic benefits of nature and physical work.

Custodial Care

Non-medical care provided to assist individuals with daily living activities, often in long-term care settings.