Also Known as the Mexica

Wandering peoples of northern Mexico Who spoke Nautle.

Settled in the valley of Mexico in lake Texcocowhich later became Tenochtitlan

And settled along with other two other city states of Alcohuals ,and Tapanecs to from the Triple Alliances forming the seed of the Aztec Empire

The Triple Alliances Helps Spur expansion beyond the Valley

A strong Warrior class rise called Jaguar and Eagle Knight to help Conquer lands

Conquered lands are taxed in tribute of Corn and other items for the Emperor

Hernan Cortez Lands and seeks gold sucks for the Aztecs they got it

Hernan Cortez Aligns himself with rivals of the Aztecs and Set about to Conquer them

The Spanish Conquer the city of Tenochtitlan in 1521 ending the Aztec Empire

Isabel Montezuma is the surviving daughter of the Emperor of Mexico

Many traditions and dances are still practiced In modern day Mexico

The day of the dead style celebration is also a legacy of Aztec Culture Only the Skulls are made of candy and not real