Question

The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

were governed directly by the emperor.
made regular payments to the emperor.
acted as powerful independent city-states.
surrounded the main Aztec city-state.

Answer 1

All right, let's start with what you know.

The Aztec empire. Knowing what you picked up about them, perhaps in a lesson, could you tell me your best educated guess?

Answer 2

Well my guess is that the tribute statesof the ancient aztec empire made regular regular payments to the emperor?

Answer 3

Well, that's a great guess. Correct, in fact.
Could you tell me what led you to that choice?

Answer 4

well what led to that guess is that since the aztecs were governed by a single emperor the ruler made them pay taxes since they were ruled by one single ruler?

Answer 5

That's great reasoning.
It's also due to note that the main sources of income for the empire were tribute and taxes!
Good ol' taxes.

But yes, this info put all together results in the answer being the tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire made regular payments to the emperor!