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The Aztec Empire existed between one thousand four hundred thirty-eight
AD and one thousand five hundred twenty-one in Mexico. ...
The Aztecs worshipped lots of gods. ...
Their capital city was called Tenochtitlánand and was in the same place as
Mexico City is today. ...
The Aztecs were the first to celebrate 'Day of the Dead.'
The Aztecs had many gods but worshipped Huitzilopochtli, the god of the
sun and war,
Their combat became focused on capture over killing on the battlefield.
They were big believers in education.
They called themselves the Mexica.
They defeated the Tepanecs to become the most powerful state in Mexico.
Their religion practiced human sacrifice.
They were advanced in architecture, art, and astronomy.
The empire was crushed by the Spanish conquistadors and their allies in
one thousand five hundred twenty-one.