The Aztec

The Aztec were a very interesting group of people. They had a very advanced civilization for there time which you will learn about. They worshipped gods and sacrificed people and had a very religious life.         The Aztec Ruled a mighty empire for more then 1,000 years! For a century the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan had been the greatest power in Mexico. As they grew in political status they became sophisticated and civilized. The Aztecs had a very …

…and going to war. The Aztec also had a solar calendar it consisted of 18 months of 20 days each plus 5 extra days. The Aztec were both hunters and farmers they hunted animals including deer, rabbits, and birds like ducks and geese. The Aztec also raised animals for meat like dogs and turkeys. The Aztec raised crops one interesting one is cacao beans. There have been to my knowledge no living descendants of the Aztecs alive today.