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Where was the capital of the Aztec Empire located?
What type of society did the Aztecs have?
How was the government of the Aztec Empire structured?
Where did the Aztecs originate from?
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What was the primary basis of the Aztec Empire's economy?
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What was the Aztecs' approach to religion?
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What controversial practices were the Aztecs known for?
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What was the geographical extent of the Aztec Empire at its peak?
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How was the leader of the Aztec Empire chosen?
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What is the primary religious practice of the Aztecs?
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¿Cuál era la forma de gobierno del Imperio Azteca?
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¿Qué controlaba la clase noble en la sociedad azteca?
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¿Cuál era la principal base de la economía del Imperio Azteca?
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¿Cuál era la última clase social en la sociedad azteca?
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¿Quién tomó el control del Imperio Azteca entre 1520 y 1521?
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¿Cuál fue la capital del imperio azteca?
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¿Qué caracterizó principalmente a la sociedad azteca?
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¿Cómo se llamaba el líder del gobierno teocrático azteca?
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¿Cuál fue la ubicación principal de la civilización azteca?
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¿Cuál era la base principal de la religión azteca?
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Study Notes
- The Aztec Empire, also known as the Mexican Empire, was a political entity that ruled over a significant part of modern-day Mexico and wide areas of Guatemala.
- The capital of the Aztec Empire was established in Tenochtitlan, located in the Valle de México.
- The Aztec society was characterized by its warrior culture and religious significance.
- The government was theocratic, led by a Wey Tlatoani, who was elected by a council of representatives from the society's clans.
- The Aztecs originated from Aztlan, a semi-mythical place in the west of Mexico. After founding their capital, they expanded their domains, leading to conflicts with other settlements.
- The Aztec Empire was located in the central Mesoamerican area, including modern-day Mexico, Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, and parts of Guatemala. At its peak, it covered over 300,000 square kilometers and had a population of almost 7 million.
- The Aztecs were considered one of the most religious civilizations in Mesoamerica. Their religious practices revolved around astronomical dedications, as they worshipped many gods.
- The Aztecs were known for their controversial practices, including human sacrifice and cannibalism.
- The Aztec Empire was governed through a monarchy, with the Emperor serving as the primary figurehead. Its economy was based on tribute, commerce, and agriculture.
- The Aztecs had a monarchical system, known as the "Toltec Year Sign," in which the speaker was the ruler or public figurehead.
- The Aztec society consisted of various social classes, including the nobility, the commoners, and the slaves.
- Hernán Cortés' arrival in Mexico in 1519 exposed the Aztecs to a new enemy and, later, the subjugation of the Aztec Empire by Cortés and his troops in 1520-1521.
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Test your knowledge about the history, culture, and society of the Aztec Empire, including its expansion, governance, religious practices, and conflicts with European invaders.
