Ancient history

What best describes the Aztecs?

A highly advanced Mesoamerican civilization

The Aztecs were a highly advanced Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Aztec Empire was one of the largest and most powerful states in the pre-Columbian Americas, extending over much of what is now central and southern Mexico. The Aztecs were also well-known for their art, architecture, religious practices, and system of writing.