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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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Why did Aztecs sacrifice some of the people they conquered to their gods?

They would sacrifice the people they conquered to their gods because they wanted the gods to be nice to them. They did not want floods or droughts to ruin their crops. They thought that they gods controled everything. The Aztec

Aztec god Huitzilopochtli represent?

Well, for the Aztecs, their supreme god was Huitzilopochtli. He was also the sun god, and the god of war.

How did the Aztec priest sacrifice the humans?

they would kill the sacrifice by putting them on a table like stand on cut their hearts out.

How did the Aztecs decide where to settle?

The Aztecs settled on an island in Lake Texcoco because they saw an eagle perched on a cactus holding a snake in its beak, which they interpreted as a sign from their god Huitzilopochtli. They believed this was the chosen site for their capital city, Tenochtitlan.

Why did Cortes take Montezuma captive?

it was so he could rule over many people

What were the Aztecs art?

it is amazing it is just like Easter Island (if you dont know what Easter Island looks like google it up) but aztecs use rock not molten rock. They get paint every were but what I know is that they get their feathers from their birds and some of the paint is crushed leaves and bark (I think) and maybe blood not sure about the paint but every thing else is right.

What innovations were made in Aztec civilization?

they invented many things. haha idk. shut up. im just a poor 9 year old at school that looks a pictures of old men while caressing myself.

What were the 5 special days in the Aztec calendar?

The Aztec calender has 360 days plus 5 extra days to make it 365 the 5 extra days are the NEMONTEMI

What was the Aztec empire's capital city?

Tenochtitlan, now known as New Mexico.

Who was emperor of the Aztec empire when Cortes conquered the Aztecs?

The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII

What does the color blue represent for the Aztecs?

integrity patience love and hope. one of the Aztecs gods Huitzilopitchli (pronounced Weetz-ee-loh-POCHT-lee) , the

patron god of the Aztecs. his cape of hood or something he wore was blue and the Aztecs respected that. ever since then the Aztecs would paint their victims blue to show respect.

How did Hernando Cortes conquer the Aztecs so quickly?

They were able to enter the city. The Aztecs thought that Cortes was a god. Also they had guns, cannons,swords, and horses. They thought the horse wold eat them alive. Also, the Europeans brought diseases such as smallpox which weakend the Aztecs greatly and made the battle easier.

How do we know that the Aztecs existed?

Archaeological records: ruins, cities, trails, tools, etc.

The writings of the Conquistadores: primarily Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro

What is the Aztec dangerous game called?

Patolli, which literally translates to beans (a red small kind called colorines) were used as chips for the game, ultimately giving this dangerous board game, at least for the loser, its name.

What was the class structure of Aztec society and to wich class did most people belong?

there was three main classes formed Aztec society: the nobles, the intermediate class, and the commoners. Most people in Aztec society were in the third class, the commoners. By the way you spelled which wrong.....

Who over took the Aztec?

Hernado Cortez is the person who took over the Aztecs.