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The Aztecs

Published on May 25, 2016

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The Aztecs

Geography

  • Aztecs developed agricultural society
  • Chinampas: "Floating Gardens"
  • Settled Tenochtitlan in the Valley of Mexico
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Society

Three classes formed by nobles, intermediate, commoners and slaves
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Religion

Aztecs are believed to have worshiped over 1000 agricultural gods

Culture

Aztecs made advancements in art, architecture and astronomy
Photo by Xuan Che

Aztec Social Class

  • Nobles (kings)
  • Commoners (farmers/soldiers/artists)
  • Serfs and Slaves
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Aztec Warriors

Aztecs trained fierce warriors to control land and expand
Photo by Gary Denness

Triple Alliance

Aztecs join Texcoco and Tlacopan tribes to form a powerful alliance
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Montezuma II

Ruler of the Aztec Empire during the Spanish conquest

Fall of Aztec Empire

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