Aztecs

Hernán Cortés is the Spanish explorer who encountered the Aztec Indians who were using cocoa beans. He first encountered the Aztecs in 1519 during his conquest of Mexico.

• The Aztecs built the terrific pyramids in Mexico.
• they were built to honour their noble gods

the Aztecs lived somewhere near Mexico city

I'm unable to show pictures. However, Aztec homes were typically made of adobe bricks and featured a thatched roof. They were often arranged in a multi-family compound called a calpulli. The homes were simple in design and constructed with local materials.

The Aztec pyramids were used primarily for religious ceremonies and sacrifices. The temples on top of the pyramids were dedicated to various gods and were important sites for ceremonies conducted by Aztec priests.

Mayans and Aztecs are alike because they, Mayans and Aztecs, are both acient American civilizations and they both crossed Mexico in one point in time.

(A/N: Sorry, there are not many similarities between the Mayans and Aztecs. I am actually trying to find out more myself. These two are the only ones I could find right off Google Search. Again, sorry for any incovinence!)

-emmaleigh.:)

Aztec shelters were typically made using adobe bricks, thatch roofing, and wooden beams. The walls were often plastered with mud or lime for added insulation and protection from the elements. Some structures also featured stone foundations for added durability.

Aztec priests were responsible for performing religious ceremonies, offering sacrifices to the gods, interpreting omens and prophecies, overseeing the calendar and rituals, and maintaining the temples. They held a position of high authority and were essential in communicating with the gods to ensure the well-being of the Aztec society.

The Aztecs built their homes using adobe bricks made from a mixture of mud and straw. These bricks were then stacked and plastered together to form walls. Roofs were typically made of thatched materials like dried grass or palm leaves.

The Aztec bow was typically made of wood and sinew, while the arrows were made of wood with obsidian or flint tips. The arrows were feather-fletched to stabilize flight. The bows were relatively short, around 4-5 feet in length, and were used for hunting and warfare.

The fall of the Aztecs was not inevitable, as their downfall was the result of a combination of factors such as Spanish military superiority, internal conflicts among indigenous groups, and the spread of diseases like smallpox. These factors contributed to the collapse of the Aztec Empire, but it was not a predetermined outcome.

Aztecs never called themselves Aztecs, they called themselves Mexicas. The term Aztec was coined by an American trying to sell books to separate the old Mexican generation from the new.

Yes, modern day chinampas are still used in Mexico, particularly in the Xochimilco area of Mexico City. They are primarily used for agriculture and tourism, with local farmers growing crops such as flowers and vegetables on these floating gardens.

The Aztecs practiced a polytheistic religion centered around multiple deities, with particular emphasis on Huitzilopochtli, the god of sun and war. They believed in human sacrifice as a way to ensure the sun's continued rise and agricultural prosperity. Their religious practices were a central aspect of their society and influenced many aspects of daily life.

Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes discovered the Aztec civilization in 1519 during their conquest of Mexico. The Aztecs were initially wary of the Spanish, but eventually Cortes formed alliances with rival indigenous groups and launched a military campaign against the Aztec Empire, resulting in its downfall.

The Aztecs built their city, Tenochtitlan, in the middle of a swamp because it offered natural protection and fertile land for agriculture. The swampy environment provided a barrier against enemy attacks and the surrounding waters offered a sustainable source of food.

The Aztec temples were made of adobe, which was sun dried brick made from adobe clay, and was covered in stucco and polychrome paint.

The Aztecs used a technique called "talud-tablero," where they built up the pyramid's core with stacked stones or mud bricks before facing it with slabs of stone. This created the stepped-pyramid shape that we associate with Aztec architecture. The pyramid's exterior was often adorned with carvings and sculptures to honor gods or commemorate important events.

Yes. The Aztecs farmed.

They used chinampa's to plant crops. Chinampa's were large rectangles of land, that helped the Aztecs plant corn, avocados, trees, tomatoes, squash, cacti, and many other plants. These chinampa's were created by piling layers of mud and plants on the lakes bottom.This was a very difficult process.

Montezuma was the Aztec emperor who lived in Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. Tenochtitlan was located in present-day Mexico City.

They all believed in multiple gods, especially nature gods. They also were all great architects. They made many temples/pyramids, aqueducts, causeways, and networks of roads. Both civilizations treasured gold. All three of them were Mesoamerican Civilizations that had a very strongly developed religious and military culture. I believe the following items may be of value. All three civilizations had the same basic ethnic backgrounds. They all developed calendars, and for some strange reason never took advantage of the "wheel".

Both Aztec and Incan societies shared a strong emphasis on agriculture as a foundation of their economies and cultures. They also both established vast empires through military conquest and had complex systems of infrastructure and communication to manage their territories. Additionally, both societies practiced religion and rituals that were integral to their daily lives.

Yes, the Aztecs practiced terrace farming on the mountainsides and hills surrounding their cities. This technique allowed them to cultivate crops on steep and rocky terrain by creating flat, stepped terraces that trapped water and prevented soil erosion. Terrace farming was essential for supporting their growing population in a region with limited arable land.

Chocolatl is the Aztec name for a drink consumed by Aztec royalty around the time of first European contact. Although it may be described as "hot chocolate" it had little in common with the drink we call "hot chocolate" today, as it was mixed with water, cornmeal, chili peppers, and other ingredients but never with sugar (which was unknown to the Aztecs) or other sweetening agents.

The Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan, was built on an island in Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico. The city was connected to the mainland by causeways and canals.