Aztecs

Did You Know?

The Aztecs had a huge market for trade!

Big Cities

The Aztecs built big cities with homes.

Food and Farming

They grew corn, beans, and squash.

What Aztecs Do

They made art and music.

They had many gods and temples.

They traded goods with other groups.

They fought to protect their land.

They had a strong army.

They built roads to connect cities.

More About Aztecs

The Aztecs lived in Mexico from 1300 to 1521. They were very good at farming and made lots of food. They built great cities with many homes and temples. They had a strong army to keep their land safe.

Today, we can see their art and learn about their lives. Some of their food is still eaten today. We also learn about their gods and stories.

Did you know the Aztecs used chocolate? They made drinks with it! They were very smart and had many ideas that we still use today.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Aztec Civilization (1300-1521)"] --> B["Ethnic Groups (Nahuatl Speakers)"] A --> C["City-States (Altepetl)"] C --> D["Tenochtitlan"] C --> E["Tetzcoco"] C --> F["Tlacopan"] D --> G["Aztec Empire Formation (1427)"] G --> H["Spanish Colonial Era (1521-1821)"]

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:The time before Spanish influence in the Americas.