The Aztec people dominated central and southern Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century and are best known for having established an elaborate and wide-ranging empire destroyed by Spanish invaders led by Hernán Cortéz. The leader of the Aztecs during the Spanish conquest was the Great Montezuma II. Their name is derived from a mythical homeland to the north called Azatlán, but they also called themselves the Mexica. The Aztec language belongs to the Nahuatlan branch of the Uto-Aztecan family. Human and animal sacrifices were an integral part of Aztec religion. For warriors, the ultimate honor was to be slain in battle or to volunteer for sacrifice in a major ritual. The Aztecs are credited with the discovery of delicious chocolate, made from the fruit of the cacao tree.
by mexman February 13, 2004
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Sometimes at parties, you can throw Aztecs and they can be a little like darts or beanbags.
Sometimes at parties, you can throw Aztecs and they can be a little like darts or beanbags.
by Jacques Asse February 2, 2010
Get the aztecs mug.Mesoamerican culture nearly impossible to discern from similar peoples such as Toltecs and Mayans, not to mention those pesky Mayans, as all societies possessed identical traits, ideologies, technological innovations, and motivations. AP World History students often receive the task of comparing and contrasting the four; to adequately do so would require a degree majoring in Mesoamerican history with a minor in Spanish, multiple years of life experience within the culture, and an IQ well over genius.
I have to right another goddamn essay on the differences between the Aztecs, Mayans, Inca and Toltec. Does anyone know who built Tenochtitaln?
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Last night the track team did the Angry End of the Aztecs. I was the spaniard, and I'm the only one who survived.
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They have one of the best Student Sections in the country known as "The Show"
The University is also known as one of the "finest" schools in America, not due to academics, but due to how gorgeous the student body is.
They have one of the best Student Sections in the country known as "The Show"
The University is also known as one of the "finest" schools in America, not due to academics, but due to how gorgeous the student body is.
San Diego State Aztecs have the most combined Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Championships and MWC Tournament Championships than any other team currently in the MWC.
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