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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 western explorers that found the Aztecs?

The western explorers that found the Aztecs were the conquistadors (or loosely termed, conquerors). Cortés and Bernal Díaz del Castillo (who later on wrote The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico) are credited for "finding" and conquering the Aztecs and their land.

Why was Tenochtitlan chosen as the capital of the Aztec Empire?

they were the capital of the aztex empire because their black

Does the Aztecs human sacrifiace ritual still exist today?

No, the Aztec Empire ended in the 1520s, along with their sacrificial ceremonies, after the conquest of the Aztec Empire by the Spanish.

Why might the Aztec empire have continued had Cortez not attacked?

The Aztec Empire would most likely have gone on with their regular life. Except they still probably died out due to the diseases that the Spanish carried over with them. It all depend on the way you look at it.

Did the Aztec priest believe that Cortes was a god?

The Aztecs didn't attack Cortes and his men at first because they did think that he was a god. But after Cortes captured the priest or leader, he masacured many Aztecs and conquered their land.

Who were the leading practitioners of Human Sacrifice?

Some of the earliest people to practice Human Sacrifice were the ancient Native Americans. Usually, human sacrifice was performed to please their gods, in order for some gain, whether physical or spiritual.

Is it common to get Montezuma's revenge in Cancun Mexico from the water?

Yes. To any city in Mexico, for that matter. Your best bet is to drink only bottled water; never drink tap water and in case you request cold beverages, politely ask the waiter not to add any ice cubes (sin hielo por favor).

What were similarities between the Aztec and Inca?

Both atecs and Incas reched their peakes in the early 16 century

What is cortez known for?

Herman Cortez is known for destroying the Aztec civilization and making Spain the powerhouse in Europe.

What would happen if you shattered your skull?

you would probably die, that is if your talking about your real skull not the ones you can find in halo,m the halo skulls cant be shattered

What were the negative effects the Spanish had on the Aztecs?

After three months of fighting, Cortes defeated the capital city of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan. The emperor Cuauhtémoc was taken prisoner and executed later that same year, and Cortes became the ruler of the expansive empire. The surviving Aztecs were highly susceptible to European diseases previously unknown to their culture, such as smallpox and typhus. In 1521, smallpox decimated the population of Tenochtitlan. Two following epidemics killed 75 percent of the remaining population, according to the New World Encyclopedia. Surviving Aztecs were not allowed to learn of their native culture and were forced to read and write in Spanish. Many elements of Aztec culture were lost forever.

Why did Aztecs dress in animal clothing?

well because there was not anything else to where

Why are the Maya Aztec and Inca considered advanced civilizations?

because they did alot of things like build tall buildings and paper