The Aztec Empire

By rosie.heghinian
  • Founding of Tenochtitlan
    1325

    Founding of Tenochtitlan

    The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was built.
  • Triple Alliance is formed
    1428

    Triple Alliance is formed

    The Aztecs, Texcocans, and Tacubans formed an alliance to create an empire.
  • Aztec Calendar is created
    1479

    Aztec Calendar is created

    The accurate Aztec calendar dedicated to the sun god, Tonatiuh, is carved.
  • Peak of the Aztec Empire
    1519

    Peak of the Aztec Empire

    The height of Aztec conquest under Montezuma II.
  • Fall of the Aztec Empire
    Aug 13, 1521

    Fall of the Aztec Empire

    Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes defeats the Aztec forces and takes control of the capital.