How did the Aztecs build and control a powerful empire in Mexico?

Answer 1

they gained power because no one was there and the Europeans didn't even know that there was a new world out there. the Aztecs was soon drove away by Cortes from Spain and they brought many diseases with them. Cortes even conquered the Maya.

Answer 2

Same ways all successful empires have used to exert their power: powerful armies, good communications (roads, strongholds) and strong institutions, such as a centralized government, laws and religion.

Answer 3

Mexico's territory was home to several native American civilizations until the 15th century, when contact with Europeans (Spanish conquistadors) was established. Of special importance are the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, whose traditions have been kept, or became a mixture with traditions from Spain and other "Latin" (i.e.: Italy, France, Portugal) countries. Some examples include Day of the Dead or traditional cuisine.

Answer 4

The Aztecs conquered the Valley of Mexico through a strategic alliance with the Texcoco and Tlacopan city-states. This alliance is what we know today as the Aztec Empire, and which conquered most of central Mexico until 1521.

Answer 5

By defeating their neighboring tribes in war. Then they forced the other people to pay taxes and to provide war captives for sacrifice to the Aztec gods.

Answer 6

Aztecs made alliances with nearby city-states, conquered others

Answer 7

they build a powerful state by being rich and having gold

Answer 8

becuase they had the best army and would win alot of the land and then they would own the people that lived in it.