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Evidence of cultural practices in Mesoamerica before the Aztecs includes monumental architecture (such as pyramids and temples), ceramics, sculptures, and writings like the Maya script and the Oaxaca script. These civilizations also had complex societal structures, trade networks, and religious beliefs, indicating the presence of a rich and diverse culture.

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What evidence do you have that cultures existed in Mesoamerica before the Aztecs?

The Inca began as a small tribe in the Andes Mountains. In the mid-1400s, the Inca began expanding their empire until it included much of the western coast of South America And had more than 12 million people.


Are there still Aztecs living right now?

No, the Aztec civilization existed in Mesoamerica between the 14th and 16th centuries. Their descendants are part of modern-day Mexican society, but the Aztec civilization itself no longer exists.


Why do we know more about the Aztec than about other tribes?

We know more about the Aztecs because they built a vast empire in Mesoamerica, made advancements in agriculture, architecture, and arts, and their famous capital city of Tenochtitlan was conquered by the Spanish conquistadors. The Aztecs also left behind extensive codices and records of their history and culture.


What Native American culture did Cortes conquer?

Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico. The Aztecs were one of the most powerful and advanced civilizations in Mesoamerica at the time of the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century.


What best describes the relationship between the Olmec and Aztec civilizations?

The Olmec civilization preceded the Aztec civilization, with the Olmec society established in Mesoamerica around 1400 BCE. The Aztec civilization emerged later in the 14th century and eventually conquered territories that were once part of the Olmec civilization. While they are distinct civilizations, there is evidence to suggest that the Aztecs were influenced by the Olmec culture.