Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.
Rise of the Empire
Culture and Religion
Social Class
Government/Leadership
Achievements
Decline of Empire
The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
1. Emperor 2. Nobility Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
The Government of the Aztecs was similar to a monarchy, with a primary ruler. The ruler was appointed by the gods.
Some achievements of the Aztecs were a complex calendar system, and famous pyramids/temples.
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire and captured Tenochtitlan.