The Aztecs: Culture, Religion, and Lifestyle

The Aztec Environment-The Aztec people lived in the Valley of Mexico located in south-central Mexico. The valley is about 7,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by high mountains on all but the northern side. The valley is a closed hydrographic unit, which means water flowing down the mountains drains into a series of shallow, marshy lakes, all of which are interconnected. The relatively high elevation of the Valley of Mexico results in a climate …

…the gods. The Aztecs fought in many wars. War was an essential part of Aztec life. Aztecs needed prisoners to sacrifice to their gods and goddesses. The Aztecs sacrificed many people. When Hernando Cortez arrived in Mexico in 1519, the Aztecs were sacrificing about 20,000 people per year. So in conclusion the Native American Aztec will also be known as one of the most advanced civilization in its time and will be remembered as a great race.