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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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Where was the capital of the Aztecs built?

The capital of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, was built in (modern-day) central Mexico on Lake Texcoco. Mexico City sits there today.

What is Aztec Emire?

i think you mean Aztec Empire and to answer your question the Aztec empire was one of the most powerful Indian tribes known to man

How large and wide was the Aztec temple templo mayor?

It was 285 feet wide, 300 feet long and the pyramid was 160 feet high. There was an additional 50 foot temple on top of the pyramid making the total height 210 feet.

Why was Toltec important to the Aztec?

The Toltec culture was important because the Aztec culture saw the Toltecs as their intellectual and cultural predessors and described Toltec culture as the epitome of civilization.

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Why art is important for Aztec people?

because they liked the pretty pictures

Why did Aztec people want to be warriors?

Why does the US army have soldiers? or any country/nation. To protect there lands and interests

How did the Aztecs treat their leader?

The Aztecs would treat their leader with ultimate respect.

The leader has the highest authority over the entire village

and, how I think, if they disobey they are either severely punished

or even killed.

Would the Aztecs call their ruler kings or emporers?

Neither, since those are both English words and they didn't speak English. The word they actually used is "huey tlatoani", which literally means "great speaker" but the "speaker" here can reasonably be translated as "king". As a whole, "emperor" is probably the best word to use.

What was the penalty for losing the game tlachtli?

The game of Tlachtli is played by using a rubber ball and throwing it in the hoop without using your hands. The players of this game are usually prisoners of wars. the first team to get the ball in the hoop wins, on the other hand the losing team will get their heads chopped off.

How many Aztec god and goddesses were there?

there were about 1,000 gods and goddess that the aztecs worshiped but they respected the sun god more than any of them

Why did Europeans want to conquer the Aztecs?

A number of reasons. The number one reason was gold -- the Aztecs had a lot of it. Other forms of wealth were important too -- silver, precious stones, etc. Another reason was revulsion at the Aztec practice of human sacrifice, coupled with a desire to convert them to Christianity. The Spanish also wanted to settle the Americas, and they began doing that rather quickly. By 1551 they had founded a university in Mexico City. The Aztec Empire stood in their way.

Who did the Aztec communicate with?

no one becuase they always fought between others for survival

How are the conquests of the Aztec and the Incas empires similar?

sorry there dead so thats the only thing they have in common sucker

Why did the Aztecs trade chocolate?

They could not. Only when they have beewn praised God, they did it, and may it trade with anybody who they know. The main sector was agriculture.

What Created A Problem For The Aztecs Farming?

There Were Lots Of Trees On The Land So They Did What Was Call Slash And Burn Farming