What is la aztecs?

The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that thrived in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries. They are also known as the Mexica people. The Aztec Empire was a highly structured society with a complex system of government, religion, and social hierarchy.

The Aztecs were known for their advanced agricultural practices, including the use of chinampas (artificial islands) to grow crops in the lake region of central Mexico. They were also skilled craftsmen and traders, known for their intricate pottery, jewelry, and textiles.

The Aztec religion was polytheistic, with a pantheon of gods and goddesses that were believed to control various aspects of life. They practiced human sacrifice as a way to appease the gods and ensure the continued fertility of the land.

In 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico and began a campaign to conquer the Aztec Empire. After a series of battles and betrayals, Cortes and his allies were able to defeat the Aztecs and capture their capital city, Tenochtitlan, in 1521. This marked the end of the Aztec Empire and the beginning of Spanish colonization in Mexico.