The Aztec Empire is long gone, it expired centuries ago, so it is not an empire of any kind, it is just a former empire. And when it existed it was not a military empire in the modern sense of the term; it was ruled by an emperor, not by a general. Of course, it did have military power and did enforce its rule by force. All empires share the characteristics of the military, to some extent.
Aztecs
Aztecs were bad asses
because there was a war
Hernán Cortéz was the Spanish Conquistador leader who eventualy overthrew the Aztec civilization. At first when Cortéz arrived in Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs thought he was their god Quetzacoatl. Therefore, Cortéz was able to work his way to the downfall of the aztecs but was then chased out of the city when the Aztecs figured out that Cortéz was not their god Quetzacoatl. When Cortéz left, he also left behind diseases common to the Spanish such as smallpox which led to the downfall of the Aztecs. I'm sure there are many small details I left out, please correct if you know any more information!! xD
Cortez had several advantages in defeating the Aztecs. He had superior weapons, such as firearms and cannons, which gave him a significant military advantage. He also had the support of various indigenous allies who were enemies of the Aztecs and provided him with valuable intelligence and manpower. Furthermore, Cortez took advantage of political divisions within the Aztec empire and was able to exploit them to weaken and ultimately defeat them.
Aztecs
they were ruled by a class of nobles made up of priests and military leaders.
They entered into military alliances with neighboring societies.
The Aztecs did in fact have an empire. This empire was actually a very famous empire back in the day.
Yes, The Aztecs had POW, Prisoners of War, and people from neighboring cities they conquered. The Aztecs were a military empire so they forced slaves to work. They also stole goods from the cities they conquered.
No, the Aztecs built their empire through a combination of military conquest, alliances, tribute systems, and strategic political marriages. They expanded their empire by subjugating neighboring tribes through warfare and imposing tribute requirements on them. Peaceful collaborations and agreements were not the primary means of expansion for the Aztecs.
The ancient Aztecs had a empire.
The Aztecs built their empire through a combination of military conquest, strategic alliances, and tribute systems. They expanded their territory by defeating neighboring city-states and incorporating them into their empire, often requiring them to pay tribute in the form of goods, labor, or military support. Additionally, the Aztecs formed alliances with other tribes, which helped them to strengthen their position and expand their influence. Their capital, Tenochtitlan, became a powerful center of trade and culture, further solidifying their dominance in Mesoamerica.
The Aztecs had the world's largest empire in the 1400's.
The Spanish defeated the Aztecs and their empire.
The Aztecs expanded their territory through military conquest and alliances with other city-states. They used a combination of military force and strategic alliances to bring surrounding regions under their control, eventually creating a vast empire in Mesoamerica. They also demanded tribute from conquered territories, which helped to sustain and grow their empire.
Yes, the Aztecs did build a complex network of roads that connected their capital city of Tenochtitlan to other parts of their empire. These roads were used for transportation of goods, communication, and for the movement of the military.