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.
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The Aztec Empire was defeated by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés. The conquest began in 1519 and culminated in 1521 when Cortés and his forces captured the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. This marked the end of the Aztec Empire and the beginning of Spanish colonization in Mexico.
Destroyed it.
In Aztec society, soldiers held a crucial role as both warriors and protectors of the empire. They were responsible for defending territories, expanding the empire through conquest, and capturing prisoners for religious sacrifices. Successful soldiers gained high status and social prestige, often leading to opportunities for wealth and political power. Additionally, military achievements were integral to the Aztec worldview, reinforcing their beliefs in the importance of warfare and honor.
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The principal cause for the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire was smallpox. The secondary cause was superior military technology.
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lacked a strong centralized government
Several factors contributed to the downfall of the Aztec Empire. These are primitive weapons, poor military training, religion, cultural differences among the tribes and disease.
Several factors contributed to the downfall of the Aztec Empire. These are primitive weapons, poor military training, religion, cultural differences among the tribes and disease.
they were ruled by a class of nobles made up of priests and military leaders.
a strong military was funded
a strong military was funded
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.
The Spanish Empire. Prior to them it was the Aztec Empire.