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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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Did Cortes cause the downfall of the Aztec empire?
Yes, he mobilized nine thousand of his own troops and a hundred-thousand regional troops, with all those men they conqured the Aztec Empire. :)
Were did the Aztecs merchants travel to trade their goods?
They traveled mostly anywhere and had laws for every different city.
they traveled far and wide and travled in the night time in fear of theivs . They also sometimes worked as spies for the emperor and brought back information about their rivals.
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Can the Tuilerie building still be seen in Paris today?
== == Alas, no. The palais des Tuileries was one of the earliest parts of the Louvre to be built; it was the Royal residence when the King was brought back to Paris during the Revolution; it was napoleon's residence during the Empire, and used also by the restored Bourbons until 1830, the Orleanist monarchy until 1848, and by Napoleon III until 1870. Alas, in the disturbances of the Commune after the fall of the Second Empire and the Siege of Paris in 1870, the Palais des Tuileries was burned down. For more details, see my History of Paris at http://www.grenfell-banks.com/WEBSITE2/parihist.htm
What was the location of Tenochtitlan?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire until it was captured by the Spanish in 1521. Today, the ruins of Tenochtitlan are in the historic center of Mexico City.
What does it mean to say that the Aztec empire was based on tribute?
I dont know that is why i am asking you this
What two empires flourished in Mexico?
Several of them, qualify as such. However, the two most important are the Mexica or Aztec, and the Mayan Empires.
How did European exploration in the Americas affect both the Aztec and Spanish empires?
It pretty well destroyed the Aztec Empire, and enriched the Spanish.
They used symbols and drawings to write. This king of writing is called Codex
What city in Mexico is known for 240 days of sunshine?
Cancun is such city. It is a fact that on average, it has more than 240 days of sunshine per year.
What is Tenochtitlan landscape?
Tenochtitlan no longer exists. On its place you can find Mexico City.
Who was the Aztec ruler who was overthrown by the spanish?
Cuauhtemoc was ruler when Spain took over in 1525.
How did tenochtitlan get its name?
The Aztecs seen a Cactus, with an eagle perched on a cactus, eating a snake.
And as their ancient legend goes, the Gods said this was what they would see when they found the place for their new Capital City. So they named it Tenochtitlan, which literally means "Place of the Prickly Pear Cactus".
From the hills of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli?
Halls, not hills, of Montezuma, referring to US Marine participation in the Mexican War. Actually, the shores of Tripoli came many years earlier, referring to US Marine participation in the war against the Barbary Pirates. It is the first lyric in the USMC hymn.
Both the Mayans and Aztecs where polytheistic.
In which present day countries did the ancient Maya live?
The Maya civilization stretched across what is today Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador. Its descendants still live in the area.
Why did the spanish what to kill down the Aztec empire?
They wanted their gold, so they conquered them. Killing them was just the mean to such end.
How many times has Mexico invaded Texas including this Aztlan war?
The so-called "Aztlan War" is a racist myth. As for the rest of your question, Mexico has never invaded Texas. Texas was part of Mexico, and Mexico tried to prevent Texas from declaring independence. The effort failed, but it is false to say that Mexico ever invaded Texas.
