2. Collectively they are a group of people that
speak Nhuatl
Settled in the Valley of Mexico after wandering
the north of Mexico
Created what is know as the Triple Alliances
which united the three city states into one
cohesive political and Military Empire
3. War and Conquest for
tribute was a major
part of their way of
Life
Constant warfare
created a warrior class
like no other
Centralized
government with
little garrisons
4. The Landing of Hernan
Cortez and
Quetzalquatle
connection
Aztec believe that
Cortez is a God and
Offer Him Gold
Goading the Spanish
The Spanish Align
themselves with Rival
Tribes to Conquer the
Aztecs
5. Nobles Such as Isabel
Moctezuma Survived
and her Ancestors are
Aztec Royalty
Many Aztec Codex
were destroyed but are
latter saved to tell the
tale of the Aztecs
Many Aztec Traditions
and Customs Survive to
This day Notably Day
of the Dead
