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Aztec is a term that refers to people linked trade, religion, and language. They were considered to be the most documented Mesopotamian civilization. They were known as the Nahuatl speaking people, of central Mexico, and there was known to be 11,000,000 of them. The Aztecs were first founded in the 6th century. The founding of the Aztecs began in Aztlan, Mexico. That is where they first settled on the journey of being an Aztec. They left their home, and they began a long journey of trying to…

Following the Mexican Revolution, many professionals studying in their fields were allowed to trace the roots of the various cultures of Mexico, including the Indian culture. This Indian culture of Mexico remains well hidden except in the tiny village of Santo Domingo Hueyapan, Morelos, Mexico or just simply called Hueyapan. Through studying of various cultures, one controversial question concerning the Indian heritage still exists: Is it wrong to encourage Indians to be proud of their culture?…

Religious Homicide? Rethinking human Sacrifice and Interpersonal violence in Aztec Society Dr. Caroline Dodds Pennock is a professor at the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient and Modern History, a Master of Studies in Women’s Studies, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Ancient Aztec History from the University of Oxford. She is the author of Bonds of Blood: Gender, Lifestyle and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture which won the Royal Historical Society Gladstone Prize in 2008 and…

The Massacre of the Great Temple is a famous incident that occurred during the overtaking of the Aztec Capital city ‘Tenichititlan’ by the Spanish in the year 1520. While this famous massacre is most often remembered of the fall of the Aztec Empire, and the rise of Spanish domination in the region, the fall of the empire was most attributed to Hernan Cortes and his small army of men disregarding orders from the Spanish crown, and using violence and persuasion to bring down an empire. In the…

In the book “The Aztecs” by David Carrasco it tells a true story of happened during the Aztec peoples life, from over two thousand years ago. They of course lived a very different live from us today and fought for many different things. It goes on to tell us things about trade, military conquests, human origins and human sacrifices. In the book “The Roman Empire” by Christopher Kelly tells the story of what unfolded during the time of the Roman Empire. It mainly goes on to tell the readers about…

War of Flowers The Aztec flower war was an important part of the Aztec culture that was all started by an emperor name Tlacaelel. Tlacaelel didn’t believe in the old history of the Aztecs so he basically rewrote history to what he believed in. The Aztecs were basically told that in order to nourish their gods it had to be done by the blood of human sacrifices. The flower war was a battle fought between the Aztec alliances and their enemies to provide training for soldiers and to get human…

The oil on canvas painting “Over the Rainbow” created by Alfredo Arreguin serves as a commentary on the visible and the hidden elements of one’s identity. Alfredo Arreguin’s painting “Over the Rainbow” greets you to your right as you enter the Mexican Museum of Art, located in San Francisco’s Fort Mason. The building of the museum is gargantuan, minimalistic and intimidating in its military presence. When you walk into the museum the room is suddenly very tiny and as you turn the corner of the…

The effect the Spanish had on the Aztec Empire is a mixed lot. History experts often disagree on the impact, both positive and negative, that the Spanish had on Aztec city/people. Under the leadership of Hernan Cortes in 1521, the Aztec Empire was destroyed. The Aztecs were a (very simple/from a time very long ago) people who practiced (series of actions always done the same way for religious or other reasons) that were cruel and shocking. Spanish rule put and end to those cruel traditions.…

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The Aztec worldview consisted of them believing they were the center of the universe. They had established one of the greatest civilization in the thirteenth century . As well as developing some of the most innovative artwork and temples around the world. For example Templo Mayor which shows some of the artwork that they had created centuries ago . They were crafty individuals in many areas such as stonework,pottery,scribes, and feather clothing. Many of their artworks are still displayed in…