PPT-The Aztec The Aztecs Rise to Power

War was the key factor in the Aztecs rise to power All men at age 15 were conscripted for military service The Aztecs built alliances or partnerships to build their empire The Aztecs made the people they conquered pay tribute or give them cotton gold or food. By Rían. Around 1300 CE, a wandering tribe of Indians wandered into the Valley of Mexico. These people were called the Aztecs. . When the Aztecs arrived in the Valley of Mexico, other tribes were already in residence. They had already taken the best land. The Aztecs had to make due with the swampy shores of Lake . The Aztecs. Present day Mexico-City. Settled by Aztecs after they saw the sign they had been in search of-an eagle perched with a snake in its beak. Switched from hunting to farming . Built . chinampas. Victoria Rains. Aztec vs. Inca. • Aztecs . migrate. to Lake . Texcoco. in. central . Mexico around 1325. • Founded city of. Tenochtitlan in . 1325. • Empire started in . 1434. • . Aztec kings represented. The Aztec story . The Aztecs empire ran from . 1300-1500 CE. The empire was comprised of three areas Tenochtitlan, which is better known as Mexico City, Texzcoco and Tlacopan. Together they were best known as the Triple Alliance. Over time the city of Tenochtitlan became the most powerful city and the heart of the Aztec empire. . By: . Stephanie, Órla and Emer!. 1195 CE:. Aztecs arrive in the valley of Mexico.. 1250 CE:. The Aztecs settle near Lake Texcoco.. 1325 CE: . The city of Tenochtitlan is built and the first Aztec temple was built.. Valenti’s. World History Class. Saddleback Valley, CA. http://bit.ly/1qPNkMk. Thanks Mrs. . Valenti. !. The Aztec – Life and Society. Aztec Religion. Main Idea 2:. Aztec religion required human sacrifice for keeping the gods happy.. Around 1300 CE a wandering tribe of Indians wandered into the city of Mexico. These people were called the Aztecs. When the Aztecs arrived in the valley of Mexico, other tribes were already in . residence.They. The Aztecs were rich and powerful people from the valley of Mexico.. They were farmers, warriors, traders, engineers, artists and sculptures.. They ruled over a great empire in Central America until about five hundred years ago.. I can describe Aztec family life, religious beliefs and Aztec warfare.. BUILDING AN EMPIRE. . As the years passed, the . Aztecs made alliances with some city-states and used their warrior skills to conquer others. I can describe Aztec family life, religious beliefs and Aztec warfare.. BUILDING AN EMPIRE. . As the years passed, the . Aztecs made alliances with some city-states and used their warrior skills to conquer others. I can describe the events that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire, as well as explain the cultural legacy left by the Aztecs.. As the empire’s population grew, so did the need for farmland. The emperor and the nobles also demanded more tribute. To meet these needs, the Aztecs were almost always at war.. Date:11-11-14. Social Studies . Period: 5. th. Civilization. Many years after the . Mexica. people first built their proud city, . Tenochtitlan. Formed an alliance . with. Texcoco. and . Tlacopan. . .  Native Americans were the people who lived on the North American continent thousands of years before the European settlers started their voyages in the fifteenth century. Most scientists agree that the Native Americans .  Native Americans were the people who lived on the North American continent thousands of years before the European settlers started their voyages in the fifteenth century. Most scientists agree that the Native Americans .