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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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Who helped Cortez overthrow the Aztecs by translating?
Malinalli Tenépatl, known also as Malintzin, Malinali or Doña Marina.
How long did the Aztec wander?
the Aztecs traveled for hundreds of years that they believed their sun god-quetzalcoatl-had promised them
Why are the Aztecs called the Aztecs and what is the meaning of te word Aztec?
The Aztecs called themselves Mexica. The the term Aztec was coined by an American trying to sell books in order to distinguish the older generation of Mexicans from the current one.
He got the word Aztec from the northern Mexica homeland called Aztlan.
What methods did the Aztecs use to unify their empire?
They expanded his territory and built a grand capital at Cuzco.
Yes they did but they used it there children's toys instead of using it for water which the spanish thought was very uncivilized.
Why did the Aztecs call themselves The Aztecs and what does the word mean?
They didn't they called themselves the Mexicas
What happened in the war between the Aztec and the spanish?
there was a very bug fight between them and the Aztecs knew that they were going to lose there land and everything. So they decided to run away with everything that they had and start a new life somewhere else.
What advantages did Cortes have over the Maya and Aztecs?
Cortes had guns and other machinery that the Aztecs didnt have. The Aztecs only had spears, knifes, and other hand-made tools.
How was the ballgame different than soccer?
A game was played in the streets in England in which players were allowed to use any part of the body, including feet and hands, to take the ball from one side to the other. From this game derived Soccer, Football, and Rugby.
fooball
Aztec how did clothing reflect a persons social class in the Aztec society?
lol i lik cheese u do too
Common messages stories morals and ideas in Aztec art?
Aztec art often depicted gods, such as Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl, and Tonatiuh, showcasing their importance in the Aztec pantheon. Human sacrifice, warfare, and agricultural themes were commonly depicted, reflecting the Aztec society's values and beliefs. Additionally, symbols of death and rebirth, such as skulls and serpents, were prevalent, representing the cyclical nature of life and the Aztec worldview.
How did the Aztecs build their capital city in the middle of a lake?
By building up small islands made of reeds and brush. These small islands would be interconnected making large islands big enough to support crops and even structures. Rush forward a thousand years and it’s Mexico City.
Who came first the Aztecs or the incans?
the Aztecs came before the incas the incas took over the Aztecs.
What were two things Cortes's army have that the Aztecs didn't?
I believe that one thing Cortez had was steel which was stronger than the Aztec's bronze weapons.
What are the names of Aztec cities?
Calixtlahuaca, Chalco, Cuatetelco, Cuentepec, Ixtapaluca, Malinalco, Tenayuca, Tenochtitlan, Tepanecs, Teopanzolco, Texcoco, Tlacopan, Yuatepec,
What was tlachtli in Aztec times?
Im from the past and I know everything. Tlachti....wait is that how you spell it? Never mind. goodbye.
