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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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Why did the Aztecs think Cortes was a god?
The Aztec thought Cortes was a god because Montezuma saw the picture on the stone that is exactly look like the god of the Aztecan. But when Montezuma noticed that he wasn't a god because he's bleeding so that make him a fraud because gods don't bleed.
What are Aztecs known for doing?
Aztecs are mostly known for sacrificing human people... and they were also very intellegent... we are studying the Aztecs in social studies here at my school. :( ugh. oh well.. hope my answers help you!!
What does the name Aztec mean?
the definition of Aztec is a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519.
How did the ancient Aztec's make pottery?
The Ancient Aztecs made pottery by building up layers of rolled clay.
What did the Aztec believe in?
The god that the Aztecs worshipped was said to be named Huitzilopochtli. They also tended to mix the traditions of other civilizations with their own.
How was the Aztec empire destroyed?
they were taken over by the spanish settlers, and droven out of there land.
What are the three main Aztec gods?
Huitzilopochtli("hummingbird wizard,)" the native and chief god of the Tenochca, Huitzilopochtli was the war and sun god)
Tezcatlipoca ("Smoking Mirror," chief god of the Aztecs in general)
Quetzalcoatl ("Sovereign Plumed Serpent," widely worshiped throughout Mesoamerica and the god of civilization, the priest hood, and learning).
What happened to the Aztecs after the Spanish Conquest?
The Aztec goverment vanished and Cortes brought the Eurupean goverment. Tenochtitlan is now present day Mexico City. The Spanish brought chrirstananity.
First of all the Aztecs were a group of people that were connected through language. They lived somewhere in Mexico though. Keyword: lived
Montezuma, or more correctly, "Moctezuma", was a king of the ancient Aztec indian tribe.
Who was the spanish explorer that conqered the Aztecs?
The Conquistador Hernando Cortes who conquered the Aztecs on August 13, 1521.
What was the Aztec king's duties?
The king was the most important person in Aztec society. He lived a very wealthy and privileged life. The Aztec king was in charge of law, trade, tribute, and warfare. He made decisions that affected all the Aztecs. Once he ascended the throne, he became a god in the eyes of the Aztecs.
Montezuma was the Aztec king at the time of the Spanish conquest.
There is a link below to an article on Montezuma.
a hut is usually made from large logs, with a grass coverd roof, or it can have leaves on it hope this helps
No. They were a native American people. Many decemdents of Aztecs are still alive.
Who was the first ruler of the Aztecs?
Acamapichtli was the first ruler of the Aztecs. He ruled from 1376 - 1395.
Who was the Aztec's first chief?
moctezuma
Moctezuma I also known as Montezuma I was the 5th ruler of the Aztecs. The first was Acamapichtli.
