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    Aztec Civivization

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    The Aztecs‚ known more correctly as the Mexicas‚ flourished in the highlands of central Mexico between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries‚ AD. As the last in a series of civilizations in Mesoamerica‚ the Aztecs adopted many traits and institutions from their predecessors such as the Maya and Teotihuacan. The Aztecs also devised many innovations‚ particularly in economics and politics. Aztec civilization was destroyed at its height by the invasion of Spanish conquerors under Hernando Cortés in 1519

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    Aztec Empire

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    Who were the Aztecs? Why were they considered to be an empire even greater than the Romans? And how was Hernan Cortes able to defeat them? These are some of the questions that people ask about these indigenous people. These people are known as the Aztecs but originally called themselves Mexica. They came to Mexico in the early thirteenth century and from there they started to develop a social structure and government consisting of priests‚ kings‚ peasants‚ and soldiers. Besides having a very organized

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    The Aztecs were originally a nomadic tribe of Mexico‚ roaming the open landscape in search of food and shelter. That is‚ until 1325‚ when they found their home in central Mexico and built the city of Tenochtitlan‚ known today as Mexico City. After settling‚ the Aztec people worked hard and expanded their empire. Over time‚ the city grew in size‚ holding nearly four times the amount of people in London. At an estimated 250‚000 people‚ Tenochtitlan made its name as a city of rich art and distinct culture

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    Aztec Dbq

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    The Spanish‚ led by Hernan Cortez‚ landed on the Mexican peninsula in search of gold in 1519. Within three years‚ the Spanish had conquered the Aztec Empire. Accounts of what happened during the first Spanish account differ greatly based on whose account of the attack is read. They differ which means only one is correct. First‚ according to an Aztec account‚ the Spanish attack was completely unprovoked. The Spanish started their attack with the musicians‚they slashed at their hands and faces until

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    aztec citizen

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    Aztec Citizenship Aztec society was focused on producing citizens who would contribute to the common good of the community‚ which was an important part in their education. The ideal Aztec citizen would have the following virtues: courage‚ self-sacrifice‚ modesty‚ clean living‚ and obedience. The Aztec people had their rights protected by a system of written laws. This legal system served to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens to be honest and obedient. All citizens had

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    Aztecs and Tainos

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    Functions of the Cacique: A Civil Leader Organizing the Harvest * One of the principle duties of the cacique was to organize the harvest for his tribe. The chieftain was in charge of determining the best places to plant the crops. All caciques had the right to clear land if they wished to grow produce at a given spot. He was also in charge of deciding when to plant and when to harvest the fields.   Leading Construction * Construction was an important part of life for primitive tribes in

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    The Incan Empire had a very complex religion and it was an important part in everyday life. The Incas were polytheists which means they had multiple gods‚ and most of their gods were connected to forces of nature. The Inca’s main gods were Viracocha (the superior god)‚he was originally worshiped by the pre-Inca community of Peru. He is believed to have created the moon and the sun on Lake Titicaca. It is said after he was done creating the world and the heavens‚ he traveled from different places

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    Aztec and City

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    Jarrett Barber Mr. Slaughter 11/16/12 Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan was the main city and capital of the Aztec empire. The city was founded in 1325 when the Aztec emperor told some of his tribes to look for a spot for their new capital city. He told them that the spot for the city would be found when they saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus. This symbol is now on the Mexican coat of arms and on the Mexican flag (King). The tribes wondered around in what is now present day Mexico City

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    land used to belong to the Aztecs but was taken over when the battle between the Spanish and Aztecs occurred. Though some would think that this conflict was avoidable‚ I believe otherwise. In my opinion‚ I believe that the conflict of the Aztecs was inevitable‚ because of the differing religions‚ the Aztec’s resources‚ Spanish’s excellent technology‚ and the Aztec’s population size. Religion conferred a substantial portion of the battle within the two groups. In the Aztecs religion‚ they believed that

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    Aztec Sports

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    Aztec Sports‚ and Games by Braedy Leanza The Aztecs played many games and sports. They played amazing games such as Patolli as well as dangerous sports like Tlachtli. I think it would be interesting to see these ancient games in person. In the Aztec ball game Tlachtli you used a ball. The ball was made of rubber or leather. The ball’s weight ranged anywhere from 8-10 pounds. The weight of the ball was important because the three players had to get the ball into a hoop high off the ground

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