Did You Know?

The Aztecs had a huge city called Tenochtitlan!

Big Cities

The Aztecs built big cities with homes and shops.

Farms and Food

They grew corn, beans, and squash to eat.

What Aztecs Did

They made art and built temples.

They had many gods they prayed to.

They traded goods with other groups.

They had strong warriors to protect them.

They wrote down their stories and laws.

They made cool games to play.

More About Aztecs

The Aztecs lived in Mexico from 1300 to 1521. They were very smart and built great cities. They had a lot of farms and grew food. They made art and had fun games.

Today, we can learn about the Aztecs from books and museums. Their art and stories help us know their life. Some foods we eat today come from them.

The Aztecs were a big part of history. They had a strong empire and made many things. We can still see their work in Mexico today!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Aztec Civilization (1300-1521)"] --> B["Ethnic Groups (Nahuatl Speakers)"] A --> C["City-States (Altepetl)"] C --> D["Political Alliances"] D --> E["Aztec Empire (1427)"] E --> F["City-States: Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, Tlacopan"] F --> G["Tepanec Empire (Azcapotzalco)"] A --> H["Nahua Polities (Prehispanic Era)"]

What Do These Words Mean?

Mesoamerican:Related to the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America.
city-states:Independent cities that have their own governments.
confederation:A group of states or organizations that work together.
empire:A large area ruled by one leader or government.
prehispanic:Before the arrival of Spanish people in the Americas.