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What man was responsible for leaving much of the South in ruins?

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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.


What city did hernan Cortes build over tenochititlan?

Hernan Cortes built the city of Mexico City over the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. He destroyed much of the original city during the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century and began rebuilding it in 1521.


Why do archaeologists today find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital right in the center of Mexico City?

The ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was located on an island in Lake Texcoco, where modern-day Mexico City now stands. When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, they destroyed much of the city and built Mexico City on top of the ruins, using the stones from the Aztec temples and buildings for their own construction. This is why archaeologists find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital in the center of Mexico City today.


What contenent did the Inca Indians live on?

South America. Their empire stretched across much of the west coast, from Peru's highlands to parts of modern Ecuador and Chile.


Why do we know more about the Aztec than about other south and central?

The Aztec civilization left behind significant records in the form of written codices and accounts by Spanish conquistadors. Additionally, extensive archaeological work has been conducted at their capital city of Tenochtitlan. In contrast, some other civilizations in South and Central America may not have left as many written records or have had as much archaeological investigation.