peoples and civilizations of the aericas
Subject:
II. The Post-Classic Period in Mesoamerica ?A. The Toltecs?1 -The Toltecs were believed to have started as a colony in place to protect against nomadic invasions. They eventually developed into a large empire, controlled not by one, but two kings who shared the ruling power. The Aztecs labeled the Toltecs as wise and innovative people, and their capital and influence dominated most of central Mexico. ?2. -The Tolltec society was much like the Teotihucans and much of their social values and religious values were adopted from them. ?B. The Aztecs?1. -The Aztecs, also known as the Mexica, were originally made up of small clans that came from the northern territories down to central Mexico after the collapse of?the Tula.
