Ancient World Histor
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- Rise of the Empire
- Culture and Religion
- Social Class
- The Aztec empire grew because of their alliances, and parternships to build their empire. They also made the people who they conquered pay tribute.
- Government/Leadership
- The Aztecs were polytheistic. Quetzalcoatl was the feathered serpant, represented as a man with a beard. The name of their sun god was Tonatiuh.
- Achievements
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- 1. Emperor 2. Nobility & Priests 3. Merchants, Artisans, Soldiers 4. Farmers, Fishers, Women 5. Slaves
- Decline of Empire
- 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.
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