The Aztecs: A Large Empire In South America

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The Aztecs
The Aztec is a large empire throughout the South America. Where the Aztecs live is now called Mexico. Many years after the Mexican people built their first proud city which is Tenochtitlan. The Aztecs values their art work and their agricultural such as farming, crops and many more. The Aztecs is rich and wealthy that draw the attention of the Spaniards. They have very unique believes and lifestyles. Many other culture formed the civilization that the Spanish were to discover.
The Aztec Empire kept spreading and expanding the city. They conquer cities after cities, some resisted and won but some surrender and began to pay their tribute.
They believe in many gods but there are only five main gods that they worship the most. The

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