The Aztecs
Did you know that the name "Aztecs" aren't even the proper name for the greatest Mesoamerica ancient civilisation. Their name Aztecs was given to them due to where they were living, at Atzlan. Their proper name is in fact the Mexica, pronounced Meh-shee-kah. There are so many things we assume about people without really looking deeper into their civilisation.
When you think about the Aztecs, you think of them as a warlike and cruel race due to the incredible amount of people they killed. But in fact, they were very artistic people and like all the great art lovers, they were into pottery, sculptures, poetry and artistic drawings. They even designed tattoos for their warriors to acknowledge their achievements. One of the most unique qualities of the Aztecs was that they were big believers in education. Boys and girls both had the privilege to go to school.
Civilisations have developed over time and across space evolving into modern day societies. The Aztecs had gifted us many things that have evolved into many of the modern day things that we have today. But what are they?
When you think about the Aztecs, you think of them as a warlike and cruel race due to the incredible amount of people they killed. But in fact, they were very artistic people and like all the great art lovers, they were into pottery, sculptures, poetry and artistic drawings. They even designed tattoos for their warriors to acknowledge their achievements. One of the most unique qualities of the Aztecs was that they were big believers in education. Boys and girls both had the privilege to go to school.
Civilisations have developed over time and across space evolving into modern day societies. The Aztecs had gifted us many things that have evolved into many of the modern day things that we have today. But what are they?
Fun Fact #1 Did you know that the Aztecs gave us the word chocolate? It comes from the Aztec world chocolātl