Aztech and Incas notes

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=astec economy=

food
Mostly squash, corn and beans, because they complement eachother, and allow for constant use of the soil.

Cotton
Made for textiles and natural fiber,s grown in areas too cold for corn and squash

Maguey
Tough fibers used for rope and cloth, it is a very sturdy fiber.

Saps are used in beverages, fermented sap is called pulique, which was consumed in precolumbain times. It is now distilled, and made into tiqueilla, and miscal.

Craft production
although most of the aztecs were farmers, most farmers ha some crafting ability. however, there were several full time craftsmen, and as such, those who were fully specialized were the most skilled, and most likley attached to the local noble family.

Thus ther nobles could use these to impress gifts, and give great noble gifts.

luxury goods
gold work and stone work for the noble class,

work craft
owned by all members of the populaiton, and all members took part in it, domestic goods.