AZTEC by https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq en-us 2018-04-09 07:01:56 UTC 2025-05-17 17:18:49 UTC hello@padlet.com AZTEC nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249666658 2018-04-09 07:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249666658 The Fall of the Kingdom nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249673233 Collapse
  • The Aztec empire had to deal with minor rebellions due to their large population.When new rulers took power at Tenochtitlan, but these had always been swiftly dealt with.
  • When the conquistadors arrived from Europe, the Spanish conquerors were greedy for gold and other riches from South and Central of America. 
  • Although they were outnumbered, they were able to overpower the Aztec with far superior weapons, such as guns and cannons. 
  • The Aztec warriors were only armed with spear throwers and swords. 
  • The Spanish invaders also brought diseases such as smallpox that will eventually kill millions of native people throughout the Americas.
]]> 2018-04-09 07:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249673233 Reference nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249673720
  • https://www.history.com/topics/aztecs
  • https://www.ancient.eu/Aztec_Civilization/
  • http://www.aztec-history.com/
    • ]]>     2018-04-09 07:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249673720     Nowadays nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249675925 One of the most valuable heritage from Aztec was the advancement in architecture. Furthermore, another influence in modern day Mexico is through the culture and traditions. Today, much of Aztecs’ culture has vanished, but artifacts and other reminders of the Aztecs’ past is still alive. The Aztec Empire is now known as Mexico City and rich with history. There are many sites and places in Mexico that hasn't been explored or discovered.]]> 2018-04-09 07:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/249675925 Introduction nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250144938 The Aztec Empire 
    • group of nomads that migrated into the Valley of Mexico (Lake Texcoco).
    • started small
    • farmers and warriors
    • farmers worked on lands to feed their population. 
    • Tenochtitlán (city found) now known as Mexico City
    • constructed artificial fields called chinampas (support their growing population)
      • planted crops(maize, beans, squash)
    • ADVANTAGES
      • started by the lakeside 
      • fulfilling human needs (water source) 
      • transportation (canoes) allowing the market to grow
    Empire: 
    • skilled warriors 
    • fought between 2 cities (Texcoco ans Tlacopan)
    • slowly expanding their territory (6 million people)
    • largest city in Mesoamerica (built Templo Mayor)
    • hierarchy system ruled by supreme leader 
    • new emperors are elected by 4 noblemen 
    ]]>     2018-04-10 07:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250144938     Religion (Mesoamerican) nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250152030 Tláloc- the god of rain and water, was associated with life giving and sustenance and fertility, as well as springs, mountains and caves. Child sacrifices were made to him, and children were expected to weep in order to bring rain.

    Xipe Totec - or the Flayed one, was the god of the seasons, renewal, and growing things.  He was also the patron of gold workers, his rituals were still quite bloody.  He flayed himself to give humanity food, and was shown as wearing a flayed human skin.  Sculptures of this god may have been dressed in the skins of sacrificial victims.

    Huitzilopochtli - (Hummingbird of the South/Left) was a warrior sun god, requiring blood sacrifice to help him win the battle against darkness and ritual blood letting was used. Nevertheless, sacrificed warriors were thought to rise and fight with Huitzilopochtli,

    Quetzalcoatl - was an important deity, since he had been the creator of humans.  Quetzalcoatl retrieved the bones of humans from the underworld and added his blood to bring them to life.  This god was represented by a feathered serpent, it is being show in many different carvings and paintings.]]>     2018-04-10 08:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250152030     Thaloc - God Of Rain and Water nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250317811 2018-04-10 15:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250317811 Xipe Totec - The Flayed One nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250321439 2018-04-10 15:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250321439 Huitzilopochtli - Warrior Sun God nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250322425 2018-04-10 15:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250322425 Quetzalcoatl - Creator Of Humans nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250323572 2018-04-10 15:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250323572 Territory Of Aztec Empire nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250332700 2018-04-10 15:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250332700 Architecture nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250554006 Templo Mayor
    • First temple was constructed in 1325 CE
    • Second Temple was Built during the ruling period of Itzcoatl, Aztec King (1427-1440 CE
    • The temples was further improved and expanded by the successor Aztec King, Motecuhzoma I (1440-1469 CE) and Ahuitzotl (1486-1502CE)
    • Total 7 Temples 
    • Tribute to Aztec God, The God of Rain and Water - Thaloc and The Sun God - Huitzilopochtli. 

    A Place for Human Sacrification 
    • To show their satisfaction for their current wealth 
    • To maintain the harmony relationship between the God And Human 
    • Slaves/War Captives or Children are mostly selected for human sacrification.
    • Offerings are flowers or expensive goods

    A Place for Ceremony
    • New Fire Ceremony, held every 52 Years (a complete Solar Cycle in Aztec Calender)
      1. The torch was first lighted up in Mount Huixachtlan, then used to light up the fire on top of the Templo Mayor and later on transfered to other temple (Something like Olympic)
    • The birth of the Sun God
    • Month of Toxcatl
    • Funeral and Coronation of new kings 

    Aftermath of Templo Mayor 
    1. Aztecs people defend vigorously during the Spanish conquest 
    2. Spanish Take over the place and placed a Cross on top of the Templo Mayor
    3. Refurbish by other people and abandoned till 20th Century which excavated by archeologist 
    4. Added To UNESCO World Heritage

    ]]>     2018-04-11 03:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250554006     Aztec Hierarchy System nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250557541 2018-04-11 04:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250557541 Mexico City nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250631535 2018-04-11 10:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250631535 Spanish Conquest nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250639555 2018-04-11 10:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250639555 Templo Mayor nathandarma https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250639931 2018-04-11 11:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nathandarma/8e1t6n43mnrq/wish/250639931