How are the army and religious beliefs linked in the Aztec Empire?
The Spanish Empire. Prior to them it was the Aztec Empire.
The Spanish were Catholic with Catholic priests with them. The did prayers 5 times a day and were out to convert people they found. The Aztec worshipped gods who the Spanish would have considered pagan.
Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521AD. This was because of the conquisradors lust for gold and glory. This helped set the way for Spanish colonization of Mexico
The Aztec empire lasted from anywhere between 200-250 years.
Hernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec Empire. He enacted a war of attrition on the people in the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
to follow the religious beliefs
In Aztec schools, students primarily studied religion, history, mathematics, agriculture, and military training. They were taught the religious beliefs and practices of the Aztec culture, the history of their empire, as well as practical skills such as farming and warfare.
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Yes, in Aztec society, religion and government were closely intertwined. The ruler was both a political and religious leader, responsible for overseeing important religious ceremonies and maintaining a connection with the gods. Many aspects of Aztec government were guided by religious beliefs and practices.
the aztec empire
Yes, the Aztec government was very much so influenced by their religious beliefs. In fact, their religious beliefs affected every part of their lives. Religion went hand in hand with every part of their lives.
they built and invented many buildings and they created their own culture and beliefs.
The Aztec Calendar, also known as the Sun Stone, was used to track time, religious ceremonies, and agricultural cycles. It symbolized the Aztec's understanding of the universe as well as their complex system of timekeeping and religious beliefs.
Hernan Cortes used the Aztec religious beliefs to his advantage by exploiting the prophecy of Quetzalcoatl's return, claiming to be the god returning, which helped him gain both allies and create fear among the Aztecs. This approach ultimately played a significant role in the downfall of Tenochtitlan as it caused divisions within the Aztec empire and weakened their resistance against the Spanish conquest.
they built and invented many buildings and they created their own culture and beliefs.
The Spaniards used the Aztec religious practices as a means to justify their conquest by portraying it as a mission to convert the Aztecs to Christianity. They targeted the Aztec temples and religious leaders, disrupting the spiritual and political structure of the civilization. The Spaniards also exploited internal divisions within the Aztec society that were often tied to religious beliefs.
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