To the Aztecs themselves the word "aztec" was not an endonym for any particular ethnic group. source
To the Aztecs themselves the word "aztec" was not an endonym for any particular ethnic group.
In the Nahuatl language "aztecatl" means "person from Aztlan". source
In the Nahuatl language "aztecatl" means "person from Aztlan".
In 1810 Alexander von Humboldt originated the modern usage of "Aztec" as a collective term applied to all the people linked by trade, custom, religion. source
In 1810 Alexander von Humboldt originated the modern usage of "Aztec" as a collective term applied to all the people linked by trade, custom, religion.
Aztec culture is the culture of the people referred to as Aztecs, but since all ethnic groups of central Mexico in the postclassic period shared most basic cultural traits. source
Aztec culture is the culture of the people referred to as Aztecs, but since all ethnic groups of central Mexico in the postclassic period shared most basic cultural traits.
Many of the basic traits of Aztec culture cannot be said to be exclusive to the Aztecs. source
Many of the basic traits of Aztec culture cannot be said to be exclusive to the Aztecs.
For the same reason the notion of "Aztec civilization" is best understood as a particular horizon of a general Mesoamerican civilization. source
For the same reason the notion of "Aztec civilization" is best understood as a particular horizon of a general Mesoamerican civilization.
The Aztec Empire was a tribute empire based in Tenochtitlan that extended its power throughout Mesoamerica in the late postclassic period. source
The Aztec Empire was a tribute empire based in Tenochtitlan that extended its power throughout Mesoamerica in the late postclassic period.
The true origin of the Mexicas is uncertain. According to their legends, the place of origin of the Mexica tribe was Aztlán. source
The true origin of the Mexicas is uncertain. According to their legends, the place of origin of the Mexica tribe was Aztlán.
According to Aztec legend, in 1323 the Mexicas were shown a vision of an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, eating a snake. source
According to Aztec legend, in 1323 the Mexicas were shown a vision of an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, eating a snake.
Two of the primary architects of the Aztec empire were the half-brothers Tlacaelel and Montezuma I, nephews of Itzcoatl. source
Two of the primary architects of the Aztec empire were the half-brothers Tlacaelel and Montezuma I, nephews of Itzcoatl.
The Aztec empire reached its height during the reign of Ahuitzotl in 1486–1502. source
The Aztec empire reached its height during the reign of Ahuitzotl in 1486–1502.
Despite the decline of the Aztec empire, most of the Mesoamerican cultures were intact after the fall of Tenochtitlan. source
Despite the decline of the Aztec empire, most of the Mesoamerican cultures were intact after the fall of Tenochtitlan.
Indeed, the freedom from Aztec domination may have been considered a positive development by most of the other cultures. source
Indeed, the freedom from Aztec domination may have been considered a positive development by most of the other cultures.
The Aztec Empire was ruled by indirect means. source
The Aztec Empire was ruled by indirect means.
The Aztec economy can be divided into a political sector, under the control of nobles and kings, and a commercial sector that operated independently of the political sector. source
The Aztec economy can be divided into a political sector, under the control of nobles and kings, and a commercial sector that operated independently of the political sector.
The main contribution of the Aztec rule was a system of communications between the conquered cities. source
The main contribution of the Aztec rule was a system of communications between the conquered cities.
