Introduction

The Aztecs were a very important culture in the history of the Americas. Searching through this website you will find out why they were so successful in ruling the land we now call Mexico. You will learn about all aspects of their society, from their calendar to social structure. You will learn about how they revered their gods and how this contributed to their downfall. Don't forget to go after the huge learning wave, the Big Question. Good luck and have fun!

Questions

1. Who were the Aztecs?
   
   
2. Who was the main god of the Aztecs?
   
   
3. Who was Quetzalcoatl?
   
   
4. Who were the three most important Aztec gods?
   
   
5. To whom is the ceremonial Aztec calendar dedicated?
   
   
6. What were the main reasons for the Aztecs fighting with other groups?
   
   
7. Where did Cortez first land?
   
   
8. What were the different classes of Aztec society?
   
   
9. What were the Aztec codices?
   
   
10. Which was the Aztec capital?
    
    

The Internet Resources

• Aztecs
• Civilizations in America
• The Aztec Society
• Aztecs made for kids
• Hernan Cortes Arrives in Mexico
• Quetzalcoatl: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
• The Aztecs/Mexicas
• The most important aspects of the Aztecs
• The Conquest of the Aztec Empire - Hernan Cortes
• The Royal Academy of Arts: Aztecs

The Big Question

Ready for the final question? Who did the Aztecs think Hernan Cortes was when he arrived in the Yucatan peninsula and how did it affect the conquest of the Aztecs?