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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 were the leaders of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs were stationed in Mexico and had more than one leader.
Leader #1. Acamapichtli.
2. Huitzilihuitl.
3. Chimalpopoca.
4. Itzcoatl.
5. Moctezuma ilhuicamina
6. Axayacatl.
7. Tizoc.
8. Ahuitzotl.
9. Moctezuma Xocoyotzin.
10. Cuitlahuac.
11. Cuauhtemoc.
Acamapichtli: 1376-1396. Guided early construction of the city, accomplished a number of local conquests "Handful of Arrows".
Huitzilihuitl: 1397-1417. Guided early construction of the city, accomplished a number of local conquests "Hummingbird Feather".
Chimalpopoca: 1417-1427. Guided early construction of the city, accomplished a number of local conquests "Smoking Shield".
Itzcoatl: 1428-1440. Formed a coalition with other lakeside people against the Tepanecs, brought an end to the Tepanec Domination of the basin of Mexico by sacking the city of Azcapotzalco, founded the empire of the Triple Alliance "Obsidan Serpent".
Moctezuma ilhuicamina: 1440-1469. Established the Aztecs' victorious military program, greatly expanded Aztec empire "Angry Lord, Archer in the Sky".
Axayacatl: 1469-1481. Continued to expand the Aztec empire, lost to the fierce Tarascans of Michoacan "Water Face".
Tizoc: 1481-1486. Was relatively weak and... well... a coward in battle. His life was short and his deeds few. His principal achievement being to initiate a major renovation and expansion of the Templo Mayor complex "Chalk Leg".
Ahuitzotl: 1486-1502. Was a fierce warrior, rebuilt the Great Temple, sacrificed 20,000 to 80,000 victims at temple's opening ceremony, empire stretched from coast to coast "Water Beast".
Moctezuma Xocoyotzin: 1502-1520. Last great Aztec ruler, lead many successful military campaigns, died during Spanish Conquest "Angry Lord, The Younger".
Cuithahuac: 1520. Ruled after Moctezuma the Younger and died 80 days later of smallpox.
Cuautemoc: 1520-1525. Spanish destroy the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, Aztec empire ends, Cuauhtemoc hung by Cortes' people.
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What are the Aztecs remembered for?
They sacrificed people.
The prettiest girl, the most Athletic boy, the best of the best were sacrificed.
They also sacrificed POW.
They would pour the blood on the crops in hopes that the "Gods" would be pleased and give them good crops.
The Aztecs are remembered for their violent system, and for their defeat by Cortes, in which the main city, Tenochtitlan was destroyed.
What were the names of the aztec gods?
According to legends, Aztecs worshipped no less than 200 gods and goddesses. Among these gods were Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, Tonatiuh, Tezcatlipoca, Chalchiuhtlicue, Centeotl, Quetzalcoatl, Xipe Totec, Mayahuel and Tlaltechutli.
an Aztec fan is a fan that Aztecs use along time ago before they envented air conditioner!!!
How did the Aztecs sacrifice people?
That is a very interesting question. They put them in a crate and throw them in a firepit. The Mayas and Incas also did this.
What was the Aztec's most powerful weapon?
The Atlatl was a device that used leverage to throw spears. Easily able to pierce even the armor of the spanish conquistadors.
Why did the Aztecs welcome Cortes?
They welcomed him because the Aztecs believed that he was qetzalcoatl, their main god. In a prophecy, Qetzalcoatl was to come back in the year reed, an the god was a fair skinned god. Any guesses on what year it was to the Aztecs when cortez got there? Year reed. They thought Cortez was their god.He came in 1519.
Why did Aztecs sacrifice people?
they would sacrifice people in ceromonies every 52 years because they believed they needed to do that in order for the sun to rise
The Aztecs have invented chocolate out of cocoa beans, discovered how to make chewing gum out of tree sap, and they introduced popcorn to the world, though they did not discover it. They were the first to have mandatory education and invented the Aztec calendar.
How were the Aztecs organized?
After three Aztec tribes formed an alliance, they became an empire ruled by a Huey Tlatoani, or emperor. Every state that was a member of the Aztec empire had to pay tribute to the emperor to show obedience, and in exchange for protection.
The Spanish March was the "buffer" region, created by Charlemagne, between Islamic and Christian kingdoms. It separated Muslim Spain, from the Christian, European kingdoms.
When did the Aztecs throw the spanish out of their city?
The Aztecs threw the Spanish out of their city in 1519. However the Spanish eventually overthrew the Aztec empire in 1521.
Where did the Aztec peoples originally come?
The Aztec originally are a nomadic people from Northern Mexico, lead to Mexico City by a prophecy, their empire flourished to its greatness there.
the Aztec came from Northern Mexico
When it was Tudor times here! But they were in Mexico in stead of England!
How do you change brake light on Pontiac Aztec?
open hatch, unscrew 2 black screws that retain the taillight housing. Gently pull housing away from body, untwist socket from lens, untwist the bulb. Reinstall is reverse of removal.
What did the Incas do differently than the Aztecs and Mayas?
The Incas were farmers, the Aztecs and Mayans were more civilized than that
Why did the Spanish want to conquer the Aztec's and Inca's?
To expand their empire, wealth, power and religion!
What led to the decline of the Aztec Empire?
One thing that led to the decline of the Aztec Empire was the shortage of skilled farmers. Mistreating the people they conquered. Additionally, the Spanish Conquistadors ripped the empire apart, destroyed the Aztec Army, killed Moctezuma (the Aztec Leader), and colonized the entire region.
What tribe lived in Montezuma castle?
The Montezuma Castle National Monument is associated with the Sinagua tribe. The Sinagua people constructed the well-preserved cliff dwelling in central Arizona between the 12th and 15th centuries.
