Aztec Triple Alliance

the Olmecs, there were the Zapotec, the Maya, the Teotihuacán, the Toltec, and the Aztec civilizations rising up. The Aztecs made an alliance with the Toltecs and Mayans, which lead to the conquering of many places until the Aztec empire was fully created (“History of Mexico”). The Aztecs played a huge role in understanding why Mexico is called Mexico. “Mexicas, therefore, are the Aztecs that split from the other Aztecs in Coatepec. The Mexicas were led by Huitzilopochtli. They continued south…

The Aztecs, as they are known, were a group of people who originated as a nomadic tribe in northern Mexico. Although the origins of the Aztecs are uncertain, they "are believed to begun as a northern tribe of hunter-gatherers whose name came from that of their homeland, Aztlan (“White Land”)." The Aztecs were also known as the Tenochca derived from their capital city, Tenochtitlan, and the Mexica. The Aztec empire was built in 1428 under leader Itzcoatl, forming a three-way alliance with the…

develop a writing system.The Mayan civilization developed very special religious centers and religious systems that grew into huge cities with many people. Mayans are known for the writing system and a number system that used the concept of zero.The Aztecs were a culture based on war they built a capital called Tenochtitlán. They are known for conquering many groups that were established around them. They demanded slaves and captives which would…

Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World Humans have always advanced technologically, since the beginnings of their existence. They have adapted over time to different types of obstacles, and advanced society in progressive ways to overcome those obstacles. Through building several types of institutions, several human civilizations have had their own types of engineering skills. Various palaces and monuments built throughout time have had their own unique types of architecture, through certain…

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador and explorer that traveled from Spain to the New World when he was only 19. In the New World, he commanded just 600 soldiers and was able to conquer the Aztec empire who commanded tens of thousands of men. He was able to perform this astonishing feat by using strategy, ruthlessness, cunning, and an extreme amount of luck. After his conquest in the New World, Cortes became the governor of New Spain. After seven years of being the governor he was appointed…

its history, countries, and customs. The Mexican carnival has unique history involving how it has become what it is today. This carnival came about as a result of the 16th century conversion of Mesoamerica and Europe. “Ceremonies held during the Aztec summer month of Miccailhuitontli were mainly focused on the celebration…

Olmec Religion Report By Uyen Pham Who, why, and how did the Olmec worship? The Olmec were rich in religion, all ceremonial or activity in the religion were done by shamans, people who were believed to have supernatural powers to spirits. Priests and rulers also participated in ceremonial activities, but rulers were the most influential to others because they were thought to be relatives of the gods in Olmec religion. At first, historians thought that the religion was revolved around a…

The Maya, Aztec, and the Inca have similarities and differences. The Maya and the Aztec might have something in common that the Inca don’t have or vise versa. The Maya lived in the modern day Yucatan Peninsula. The Maya time period lasted from 200 AD to 925 AD. The Aztec lived in the modern day Valley of Mexico. The Aztec time period lasted from 1200 AD to 1521 AD. The Inca lived in Cusco which is located in modern day Peru. The Inca time period lasted from 1200 AD to 1537 AD. The Aztec and the…

this accounts are relatively unbiased, most of his writing comes with another agenda. In regards to his accounts, their accuracy is suspect. Throughout his letter to Emperor Charles V, he continuously tries to convey a sense of barbarity among the Aztec, as to justify his and his emperor’s future plans for the empire. He begins with showing his ability to master their intelligent traps, then goes on to discuss their lack of faith and portrays them as inferior. Finally, his description of their…

specific ethnic group or culture. An example of genocide would be the Aztecs when the Spanish defeated them entirely. This happened in the 1500’s when Cortez, the leader of the Spanish Conquistadors and his men sailed out looking for gold, glory and god. When they came into contact with what is now Mexico, they found the Aztecs who had been practicing their own culture and ways of life which was different from the Spanish. The Aztecs believed that they had to give human sacrifice in order to…