1. CN: The Aztec Empire

2. The Aztec soon became skilled and famous warriors in the Valley of Mexico.

3. The Aztec made an alliance with two other powerful cities in the area.

4. The Aztecs soon conquered and took over other tribes and cities in central Mexico.

5. The Aztec fought to conquer and to also capture prisoners to be sacrificed.

6. By the year 1500, the Aztec Empire covered much of Mexico, with millions of people.

7. The conquered tribes and cities paid a special tax to the Aztec, which could be gold or other items.

8. This tax made the Aztec Empire and Tenochtitlan very rich.