A learning module that begins with "Aztec Sacrifice" by Mark Cartwright, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...

Exploration of the origins and purpose of human sacrifice in ancient Mesoamerica. Includes a timeline and illustrations.

An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on the Aztecs discusses the legend of how they first appeared, their culture, human sacrifice, and the end of the empire.

This resource endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Aztecs is that of a violent society that routinely massacred people for religious and...

Aztec sacrifices

By clicking on one of the links provided, you can learn about seven different Aztec myths. Choose information based upon level of difficulty at the top.

Read about what life was like for the Aztecs before the Spanish Conquest. This is part of a larger PBS site about the conquistadors.

A history of the Aztec civilization, beginning with their travel to the valley of Mexico and ending with the conquest of the Spanish over them. Includes information about agriculture, travel, communication, war, religion, and human...

A comprehensive resource provides historical and cultural information about the Aztec nation. Facts from diet to war to human sacrifice and many other areas of study about the society are found.

This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.