Connections to other Mesoamerican civilizations
The Aztecs were part of a larger cultural complex known as Mesoamerica, which included other civilizations such as the Maya, the Zapotecs, and the Mixtecs. These civilizations shared many cultural traits, including a common language family (Nahuatl), a similar religious pantheon, and a complex system of writing. The Aztecs were heavily influenced by the cultures of these earlier civilizations, and they incorporated many of their elements into their own culture.
Connections to South America
The Aztecs also had connections to civilizations in South America, particularly the Inca Empire. The Incas were a powerful civilization that ruled over much of the Andes region, and they had a complex system of government, agriculture, and engineering. The Aztecs and the Incas were aware of each other's existence, and they may have even had some direct contact.
Connections to Europe
The Aztecs also had connections to Europe, although these were more limited. The first Europeans to arrive in Mesoamerica were the Spanish, who landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519. The Spanish were impressed by the Aztec civilization, and they quickly conquered it. The Aztecs were eventually defeated by the Spanish, but their culture had a lasting impact on European culture.
The Aztecs were a highly advanced civilization that had many connections with other civilizations around the world. These connections helped to shape the Aztec culture, and they left a lasting legacy that can still be seen today.