The Aztecs were ethnic groups of central Mexico who ruled an empire in the modern- day of Mexico from 1428-1521. From their capital city of Tenochtitlan presently the side of modern-day Mexico, the Aztecs had many ach ievements. Two th ings they are most known for include their farming method and use of human sacrifice. However, h istorians should emphasize the role of human sacrifice in Aztecs culture. Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more human beings. Human sacrifice is usually connected to religious purposes it has been proven that human sacrifice was not only a way for a culture to be close to the gods but it has also been proven that human sacrifice was a way to increase their territory. Document D shows how human sacrifice
