Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The Aztecs were a powerful civilization that dominated central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. They built a vast empire with Tenochtitlan as their capital and developed complex social, political, and religious systems.