This Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire infographic was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers quickly understand the key events and causes behind one of the most significant events in the history of the Americas. It covers Hernan Cortes and the Spanish arrival, the fall of Tenochtitlan and the role of European diseases in the Aztec defeat. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.
This Moctezuma II infographic was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers quickly understand the life, reign and historical significance of the ninth and most famous Aztec Emperor. It covers his early reign, his expansion of the Aztec Empire, his response to the arrival of the Spanish, his capture and his death. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.
This Aztec religion infographic was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers quickly understand the key aspects of Aztec religious beliefs and practices. It covers the Aztec pantheon of gods, the significance of human sacrifice, key festivals and rituals, and the role of religion in daily Aztec life. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.
This map of the route of Hernan Cortes to conquer the Aztec was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers understand the geographic journey of the Spanish conquistador from the coast of Mexico to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. It traces his path from the Yucatan Peninsula through Mesoamerica and into the Valley of Mexico between 1519 and 1521. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.
This Aztec Empire overview infographic was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers quickly understand the key aspects of one of the most powerful civilizations in the history of the Americas. It covers the origins of the Aztec, the Triple Alliance, the city of Tenochtitlan, Aztec society and culture, and the Spanish conquest. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.
The Spanish and the Aztec societies first met when Hernan Cortes and his crew ventured into Aztec territory in the Valley of Mexico. What followed was the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Noche Triste was the night that Hernan Cortés and his troops suffered a crushing defeat during their retreat from Tenochtitlán. This article details the history and significance of Noche Triste.
The massacre of the Aztec in the Great Temple is an important event from the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521 CE. This article details the history and significance of the massacre of the Aztec by Spanish conquistadors in the Great Aztec Temple.
La Malinche, also known as Doña Marina, was an indigenous Nahua woman who served as Hernán Cortés’ interpreter during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. This article details her life and importance, especially in relation to Mesoamerican history.
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who travelled to the New World in the early 16th century. This article details the history and significance of Hernán Cortés, especially in relation to the history of the Aztec Empire.