In recent discussions of the Aztec Society , a controversial issue has been whether to highlight the Aztec’s achievements or human sacrifice. On the one hand, some argue that the Aztecs should be remembered for their achievements, as that is what fueled their society and allow them to build such a vast empire. From this perspective it is easy to see how the Aztecs achievements greatly contributed to the construction of their great empire. On the other hand, however, others argue that human sacrifices are what built their empire, and what they should be remembered for. Many historians also argue that human sacrifice was a practice that was embedded in their daily lives and religious practices, a practice that made them unique and themselves.
