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1. Quetzalcoatl

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.To change someone's beliefs (often religious beliefs). One goal of the Spanish was to convince the Native American tribes to change to the Roman Catholic religion (a form of Christianity).

2. Hieroglyphs

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.To change someone's beliefs (often religious beliefs). One goal of the Spanish was to convince the Native American tribes to change to the Roman Catholic religion (a form of Christianity).Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

3. Human Sacrifice

4. Convert

Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.To change someone's beliefs (often religious beliefs). One goal of the Spanish was to convince the Native American tribes to change to the Roman Catholic religion (a form of Christianity).Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

5. Tribute

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Valuable items collected from the people the Aztecs conqueredRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

6. Empire

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesA number of nations or territories that are under the control of one centralized government. If a civilization wants to become this type of society that means that by using force and warfare they conquer any neighboring civilizations/cultures. (conquering)Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

7. Maize

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.A type of corn grown and cultivated by the ancient Aztecs and MayaBoth the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

8. Mexico City

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.The capital city of Mexico; it stands where the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was once locatedBoth the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

9. Pyramids

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesBoth the Mayans and the Aztecs built magnificent temples in this shape mainly for religious ceremonies.

10. Moctezuma II (or spelled Montezuma II)

Ruler of the great Aztec Empire and city of TenochtitlÃ¡n until Spanish conquistadors, led by HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s, imprisoned him in 1520.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

11. Mexican Flag

Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Do you remember the legend of the Eagle, the snake, and the prickly pear cactus? This is how the Aztecs chose their home and also what appears on this national symbol of Mexico.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

12. Aztecs

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.An indigenous Mesoamerican people who established an advanced civilization and powerful empire in the area of present-day Mexico City that existed for approximately two centuries before the Spanish arrival in 1519.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.

13. Causeway

Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.A raised roadway across a body of water.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesAztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.

14. HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s

Spanish Conquistador, and Spanish explorer known for conquering the Aztec Empire and claiming its lands and wealth during the 16th century. He was in search of gold and glory! This conquistador and his small Spanish army were able to conquer the huge Aztec army because the Spanish had armor, cannons, and guns. The Spanish also had horses that were used in warfare.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.

15. Mexica

Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.The name the Aztec people called themselves.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

16. Polytheism

Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.The belief in many gods. The Aztecs believed in many different gods.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

17. Mestizo

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesA person of both Spanish and Native American ancestryAztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

18. Chinampas

The floating gardens that the Aztecs created to give them more farmable land for cropsAztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

19. TenochtitlÃ¡n

The island-city capital of the Aztec Empire. (Today the location of the capital of Mexico which is Mexico City).Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

20. Nahuatl

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.The language spoken by the Ancient Aztecs

21. Siege

Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.A blockade of a city or a fortified building (like a castle) by soldiers that compels the people inside the fortress or castle to surrender.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these pictures

22. Lake Texcoco

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesA lake in central Mexico with small islands where the Aztec settled and made their capital city, TenochtitlÃ¡n.Remember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.

23. Measles and Small Pox

2 Diseases that killed millions of Aztec citizens when the Spanish arrived.Aztec god - He is a connection between earth and sky, the 'feathered serpent' that was considered by some to be the creator of men and by others to be a contributing factor in the destruction of Aztec civilization. This god's story has been told by various Mesoamerican cultures since ancient times. In class, we read the legend of this Aztec God.Both the Aztecs and the Mayans used this form of writing which included these picturesRemember...history can be messy. Both the Aztecs and the Mayans believed in this in order to please their gods.

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