Aztect Empire

Aztect Empire

Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Dec 31, 1525

This is the Aztect Empire

The Beginning

Aug 17, 1110

The Mexica travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan. These early dates, and the existence and location of Aztlan are hotly debated.

The people are Settled

Apr 19, 1325

Tenochtitlan is settled by the Mexica. This was soon to be the capitol and the start of a great civilization.

First Ruler

Jul 4, 1376

The first king of Tenochtitlan, Acamapichitli, rules. He ruled from 1376 to around 1395.

Construction Of Templo Mayor

Sep 15, 1390

Original construction of Templo Mayor beings in Tenochtitlán. This is one of their most famous of all temples. It was also their greatest worship temple.

War with Tepaneca

Jul 12, 1427

War with the Tepaneca. Up to this point the Tepaneca had been dominant in central Mexico, ruling from Azcapotzalco and taking tribute from the Mexica.

The Capture of Azcapotzalco

Dec 20, 1430

War with Tepaneca ends and Azcapotzalco conquered.

Cortez Arives

Nov 8, 1519

Cortes arrives in Tenochtitlan. The ruler of this time thought he was a god when he arrives

Cortez becomes allies

Jun 12, 1520

Cortes allies with Tlaxcala, enemies of the Aztec, assault on the empire begins. On the 1st of July, the Spanish forces were driven back. The Spanish and their native allies suffered heavy losses. (This is known as la Noche Triste - The Sad Night)

Fall of the Empire

Aug 13, 1521

Fall of Tenochtitlan. Cuauhetemoc surrenders to Cortes, destruction of the city. Aztects dissapear from the ruins of the city and the city falls under nature.

WORLD ENDS!

Dec 21, 2012

Bye.....