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Aztecs
The Aztecs were active in Mexico from the 14th through 16th centuries. They are most famous for their practice of human sacrifice.
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How was the Inca empire devastated by the spanish?
The Spanish brought disease with them when they came off the ships and into the new world. The native population, having never been exposed to these new diseases, had no bodily immunity to defend against them. Thousand of natives died as disease swept through the population.
How did Cortez conquer the Aztec?
Cortez, in his arrogance, thought that he could conquer the Aztecs by force. However, they were intimidated by him because they thought he was a god, and rampant disease wiped out many of the warriors, making the conquest relatively easy.
Who conquered the Aztecs s with the help of neighboring Indians?
Hernando Cortes coquered the Aztecs with the help of other tribes who hated the Aztecs because the Aztecs raided them.
What type of ruler was Montezuma II?
he was he a religious ruler. he often used to make slaves carry him so his feet would not touch the ground where commoners walked. he would kill that person who would look at him any other time than special festivals.
Why were the spanish able to defeat the Aztec and Inca?
they were able to defeat the inca and the aztec because the spanish had more tecnology such as great guns and they were skilled horse riders. plus they had diseases that wiped out most of them.
Why did the people in the Aztecs sacrifice the losing team in sport?
because the losing team sucked balls
How did the Inca and the Aztec use war to increase their power?
Like the Maya,the Aztec sacrificed their prisoners to please their king.
How did a few Spaniards overcome the powerful Aztec and Inca Empires in America?
The Inca had legends that bearded white people would arrive from the east. When the Spanish arrived, the Inca realized to too late the conquistadors were not gods arrived to save them.
What type of accomplushment did the Aztec have?
The Aztecs built pyramids which are still standing. They also had a well-developed system of roads for transporting goods for trade.
What is the new Aztec kingdom?
The new Aztec kingdom was a collection of territories that were semi-independent. The Aztecs were an ethnic group in central Mexico.
noche triste.
i am a APUSH student, and literally just read this out of my textbook :
"On the noche triste (sad night) of June 30, 1520, the Aztecs attacked, ..."
Montezuma and the Aztecs belived Cortes was the ancient Aztec god?
They believed he was one of the many, because he wore shiny armor, possessed sharp swords, and guns. The Aztecs were not used to seeing these things, and therefore believed Cortes was a god because he had so much power and he wore shiny armor which they believed shined like the light of gods.
What is the central to the daily lives of all members of Aztec society?
Religion was central to the daily lives on all members of Aztec society. The Aztecs worshiped many gods and goddesses.
When was the Aztec civilization flourished?
The Aztec civilization lasted around 900 years before it was flourished/defeted.
How many gods do the Aztecs have?
The word "god" does not exist in Nahuatl. There is a debate whether they are spirits or gods. I personally think they are spirits because I speak the language.
