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Were a powerful Mesoamerican civilization that flourished from the 14th to the 16th century in what is now central Mexico. What was once a nomadic tribe converted to a sedentary empire that was extremely powerful. The Aztec Empire was a hierarchical society centered on agriculture, warfare, and religious practices, particularly human sacrifice, which they believed was necessary to appease their gods and maintain the balance of nature. They highlight the theme of Ecological imperialism as they us (0 cards)

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