Aztec Achievements

The Aztecs were a remarkable civilization. Th is civilization were distrusted and disliked because they tended to push others out of their way. They ruled an empire in Tenochtitlan in the time of 1350 to 1519. They also were known for their agriculture and human sacrifices. Agriculture was a very important part of their h istory because without their farming method the Aztec couldn't have created such great civilization. According to Document A of the Aztec DBQ, states that the Aztec empire grew more than 200 miles west to east, and north to south. Th is means that with the growth of the empire the population also grew and more effective agriculture techniques were needed to feed the people. They created the method of ch inampas because they

Aztec was a rich empire in central Mexico . Aztec claimed their vast territory just century ago they were not supported by the people as they demanded forced labor , huge tributes and large scale human sacrifices from their subjects.Hernan Cortes a young ruthless noble man lead a expedition from Cuba a Spanish colony in 1519 with 600 men to conquer the Aztec empire. Soon he was joined by Tlaxcalans a native tribe as allies. Emperor Moctezuma II tried diplomacy to stop the Spanish forces and allies but Cortes pushed forces towards their capital with fire arms, cavalry and steel swords. Emperor offered a hand of friendship and invited them to his palace.

When the Spaniards came to conquer the Aztecs in central Mexico, it was not their first encounter with civilization living in the American Continent. They meet before other indigenous groups with lees degree of development. We have to remember that the Aztecs Empire was on its majestic years. "Tenochtitlan", was the capital of the empire with economic, religious power like no other, the conquerors were impressed by the city’s cleanliness and organization. Bernals was perhaps most impressed by its system of public latrines, the city and its people were immaculately clean, the paths and squares swept regularly; as he described on The True History of the Conquest of New Spain. Bernal is our best source of information about the Spanish an Aztec

The Aztec Empire was very successful during their time in power. Before settling Lake Texcoco, they were believed to be nomads. According to legend, Huitzilopochtli (god of sun and war) told them to go where they was an eagle sitting on a cactus with a snake in it’s mouth. Although, historians believe that other more powerful tribes had settled around Lake Texcoco. The Aztecs had no choice but to settle where they did. Overall the Aztec Empire was very powerful, and successful. Mainly they should be known for their innovations. Politically, through lightning quick attacks, chinampas, and emperors being chosen on merit. Economically, innovations such as chinampas, causeways/raised roads, and canals. Lastly, innovations were used socially through calpullis, aqueducts, and Calmecacs.

One example of how the Europeans shaped life in the Americas is by conquering the Aztec Empire. In 1519, Spaniard Hernando Cortés landed on the coast of Mexico along with 508 conquistadors and dreams of riches. Cortés knew that it would be fairly easy to conquer the Aztecs since the empire consisted of several hundred groups that had been forced to follow the Aztec rule and despised their conquerors. As the conquistadors continued to the capital, they made alliances with these groups of unhappy natives. Out of fear that Cortés was an Aztec god, sent to take over his position, Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor, sent the conquistadors valuable gifts to persuade him to leave but only managed to increase their cravings for riches. Within months,

The Aztec people are strong and resourceful people when it comes to survival. They have been in a lot of wars but they still survive over all. It all ended with their leader Cuauhtémoc he was hung by Spaniards in 1525. Before Cuauhtémoc there was Montezuma II Motecuhzoma Xocoyoti the ninth Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan Ruler of the Aztec Triple Alliance.

The Aztecs were widely known for their rich, complicated mythological and religious ways, more so they were identified for their defeat to the Spanish. Although, the empire particularly dominated Mesoamerica during the time, their strong qualities were unfortunately part of the downfall too. On November 1519, Cortes and his

“One day we must go, one night we will descend into the region of mystery. Here, we only come to know ourselves; only in passing are we here on earth.” This famous poem verse on death came from Aztec poetry books written by the many intelligent people of its time. The Aztec empire was known throughout the world. It was wealthy and was ruled by powerful leaders through which the empire flourished.

The Aztecs built a society. The Aztecs economy was based on market, exchange, tribute payment, and agriculture production. Also, they controlled political and military control in Northern Mexico. Their rulers call themselves Hatouni. The empire controlled most of the Aztecs and Mexico. Lastly, the empire controlled about 11,000,000 people.

The significance and implications of part 2 chapter 7 quote is to show the significance of how things were changing in Chicago. In the quote it says how not a lot of audience members enjoyed the poem, even though Monroe acknowledged this she felt as though the poem was brilliant and got five thousand copies made. Even though poetry was a big factor of entertainment at this point of time new and better inventions were more interesting to the people in Chicago and they were starting to shift to a more modern way of entertainment.

Madison Wisniewski Ms. Wilson HNRS Freshman English 7 March 2024 The Delusion of Deception The delusional person descends upon itself causing deception to take control. Macbeth is a play written by Shakespeare in the early 16th century about a character named Macbeth who was overtaken by evil. He and his wife, Lady Macbeth, murdered the current king, Duncan, so Macbeth could become the new king but little did he know what was to come. Witches told him fake prophecies, and Macbeth became hated by the nation that he ruled, and he had to hide the murders he committed.

                The Aztec of Central Mexico built a tributary empire covering most of central Mexico. Build huge monuments for their gods, showing their creativity and art influenced by their religion and gods.

     The Aztecs were an American Indian people who ruled a mighty empire in Mexico from the 1400's to the 1500's. The Aztecs had one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas and built cities as large as any in Europe at that time. They also practiced a remarkable religion that affected every part of their lives and featured human sacrifice. The Aztecs built towering temples, created huge sculptures, and held impressive ceremonies all for the purpose of worshipping their gods. The Spaniards destroyed their magnificent empire in the year 1521, but the Aztecs left a lasting mark on Mexican life and culture .

The Aztecs were a ancient civilization who ruled an empire in the region of mesoamerica between 1325 A.D and 1521 . From their capital city of tenochtitlan, presently the site of modern - day Mexico City, the Aztecs had many achievements. Two things they were most know for is Agriculture and Human sacrifice, which was very unique. However, historians should emphasize the role of Human Sacrifice in Aztec culture."

The Aztecs had one of the most successful and advanced empires of all time. They had a dwelling culture The Aztec civilization was located directly in the middle of two mountain ranges in the central valley of Mexico ( Platt 10). Although the Aztec empire eventually came to an end they were able to do well as an empire. Contributing factors that led to the rise of the empire was their political structure, social components, and religious traditions which they preformed earnestly.