Explain the role of tributes in the Aztec imperial system.

The Aztec tribute and tax system was a strong system of laws that was the main source of income of the Aztec Empire. The conquered regions paid tributeand the citizens paid taxes (with the exception of priests, nobles, minors, orphans, invalids, and beggars).

The reason why tributes were so important, was because it was a major source of income for them. They relied on it to support their huge empire and population.