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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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Which Mesoamerican culture had its capital at Tenochtitlan where modern day Mexico City is located?

The Mexica or Aztec qualify as such. They founded their capital city, Mexico-Tenochtitlan on June 20, 1325.

Did aliens visit the Aztecs?

We'll the chances of that are very minimal, the main reason for that is that there is no actual proof. The maya's in fact have some proof they have like pretty long "airstrips". But in my opinion and how i see it, the chances are 1/100000 there are any other lifeforms in our universe.

What is the theme for Neil flambe and the Aztec Abduction?

The theme of the book Neil Flambe and the Aztec Abudection is friendship and loyalty.

How did Montezuma's efforts to stop the Spaniards work against him?

He tried to appease the Spaniards and was viewed as weak and petulant by his own people who stoned him to death. Little did they know that appeasement was probably the best way to retain any Aztec culture (instead of having their ideology completely crushed by the Spaniards).

How did the ancient civilizations help the modern-day economies of Mexico and Central America?

In nothing. These ancient civilizations (Mayans, Aztecs) were completely wiped out by the invading armies of Spanish conquistadors. They only contributed during colonial times in the form of slave labor, but by 1550 most of them were dead or being assimilated into the larger population.

How do you say i love you in Nahuatl?

I love you = Nimitztlazohtla, Nimitznequi

(Either one will work)

What are three most important things you are looking for in a new position?

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If I change jobs it's always to better myself in my new career or in my new job. I look for vacation times and if the company is flexible in that area. More money is definitely on the books and an plans that the company may have regarding Health Care, Retirement Plans and so on. It would be wise to work for a company that has both of the above, at least if you get sick money will still come in and if you work there long enough a pension too. Always watch for what the future holds for you in any company you choose to join.

Where is culiacan Mexico located?

CULIACAN MEXICO IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH WEST SECTION OF THE COUNTRY NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN...ABOUT 125 MILES NORTH OF MAZATLAN AND ABOUT 400 MILES SOUTH OF THE US/MEXICO BORDER... IT HAS A POPULATION OF ABOUT 75,000 PEOPLE AND ITS CLIMATE IS VERY HOT AND DRY MOST OF THE YEAR.

True or false the Aztec civilization was founded on the higher plateaus of present-day Mexico?

True: the Aztec civilization founded Mexico-Tenochtitlan along several marshy islands of the Lake Texcoco, which used to be on a Valley on the Mexican Central Plateau.

Why did Spain conquered the Aztecs?

Originally, Spain did not want to conquer the Aztecs, they mainly wanted to establish trade with them, especially for gold and silver. However, when the Spanish saw the huge numbers of human sacrifices, cannibalism and other cruelties they decided that the only way to eliminate these practices was to conquer the people.

How did the Aztecs die?

The Aztecs didn't necessarily die. But, how most of the population died, are of many theories. One is the dehydration and starvation theory. For example, crops weren't growing so most of them died off. Another theory is to much sacrificing. The priests killed to much people, about 10,000 a day for the sun and to many people died from that. Finally, there was the disease theory. When the Spaniards came with Cortes they carried diseases and when they spread millions of Aztecs died from them. Those are some theories of how the Aztecs could have died. Now they are referred as Mexicans, mostly because they were renamed.

Mexico City has an Aztec temple?

Yes. The Templo Mayor was one of the main temples of the Aztecs in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. Such temple was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521, but the modern-day archeological site lies just to the northeast of the Zocalo, or main plaza of Mexico City.

What Aztec food similar to a tortilla?

Tlaxcallis is the Aztec name and they are a little different than the usual tortilla. Tlaxcallis are made from ground fresh corn rather than corn meal. They come out thicker and sweeter than a modern tortilla. They are still made in Mexico.

Why do people build lakes?

For to use for pleasure or to act as a reservoir.

Did the Aztecs allow same-sex marriage?

No. There is no record of same-sex marriages among Aztecs.

What were the calpulli?

The Calpulli were the slaves,farmers,fishers.women,Merchants,artisians,soilders,Nobility and Preists,and the emperor.

Describe the life of the Aztecs What is Tenochtitlan How big was that city?

The Life of the Aztecs was a life of war and hunting. They dedicated alot of their time to their gods. They lived regular city life. Tenochitlan Was their Capital. Tenochitlan was an island in the middle of two large lakes Xochimilco and Texcoco. The City was not huge but it is Present day Mexico City which is one of the Largest cities in the world.

What is the name of Aztec corn god?

Cinteotl or Centeotl, which is the male version. His consort is the goddess Chicomecóatl.

Did the Aztecs invent popcorn?

They invented chawk-litt! Yum!

Yes they discovered cocoa and made hot cocoa with it thereby they invented chocolate :). I dont think they had anything to do with popcorn though they did discover corn aka Maiz .