The Aztecs
Description
Aztec myth prophesied that a great city would one day stand on the site where an eagle, perched on a cactus with a serpent in its mouth, was found. Today, Mexico City stands on this mythical site. Although the Aztec Empire fell on April 28, 1521, when Hernando Cortes and his army defeated Montezuma, traces of the thousand-year-old pre-Columbian empire still survive and influence world culture. This program explores Aztec culture and history, from the role of human sacrifice in the Aztec religion to their agricultural advances. Commentary by scholars, maps, and contemporary accounts provide an overview of the events that both shaped and destroyed an empire.
Runtime
48 min
Series
- Social Studies Core Curriculum Video Library (16)
- The Cambridge Educational Core Curriculum Video Libraries (90)
- Ancient Civilizations (13)
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
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