They are considered to be enlightened despots because they still ruled absolutely, but they did implement many things that came from the west and was a part of the enlightenment philosophy. They were like benevolent dictators, they did what they wanted but it was usually a good thing for the people.
D. All answers are correct.
The slaves included the captives from war (raids from other regions), debtors of large amounts of money and criminals.
The slaves was vital to the economy of the empire. They carried out the heavy work, served as soldiers, craftsmen, and some served as royal advisers.
Question: In Aztec society, chocolate was widely available. <em>True or False.</em>
Answer: <u>True.</u>
Explanation: Everyone could enjoy cocoa, regardless of their social status. When the Mayans were conquered by the Aztecs, they were forced to pay taxes (tributes) to the Aztecs. This was paid in cocoa, so the Aztecs could always have an extra supply. For Aztecs, the cacao seed was known as the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom. It had so much value to them that it was even used as a form of currency and they would pay food, clothes, taxes, gifts, and offerings to their gods using cocoa beans.
Two most important factors were the development of industry and industrialization, and the slave trade. People started accumulating large amounts of wealth due to these two and started investing them in businesses, both personal and by other people. This led to the development of capitalism not only in Europe, but other places too.
