'Se' is used to form impersonal sentences where the subject is not specified. Example: 'Se dice que...'

'Ser' is used for permanent characteristics, origin, and identity. 'Estar' is used for temporary states, location, and conditions.

The subjunctive mood expresses doubt, uncertainty, wishes, emotions, and opinions.

The preterite tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past.

The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, as well as descriptions of past states or conditions.

'Por' is used for cause, reason, or motive, while 'para' is used for purpose, goal, or destination.

The conditional tense is used to express what would happen under certain conditions or to make polite requests.

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves, using reflexive pronouns like 'me', 'te', 'se', 'nos', 'os', 'se'.

The pluperfect tense (pluscuamperfecto) is used to describe an action that had been completed before another action in the past.

Direct object pronouns (me, te, lo/la, nos, os, los/las) replace the direct object, while indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

Omens were believed to be signs from the gods, foretelling important events, both good and bad. They played a crucial role in decision-making.

Religion was central to Aztec life, influencing everything from agriculture and warfare to social structure and governance.

The Aztecs saw the natural world as interconnected with the spiritual realm, with natural phenomena often interpreted as divine messages.

A ritual war between the Aztec Triple Alliance and its enemies. The purpose was to obtain captives for religious sacrifice.

The Tzonmolco temple was an important religious site. Lightning striking it was seen as a direct sign of divine displeasure.

The boiling lagoon symbolizes the disruption of the natural order and the impending chaos and disaster.

The crying woman symbolizes the fear, despair, and suffering of the indigenous people during the conquest.

It provides a crucial indigenous perspective, often overlooked in traditional historical accounts, offering a more balanced view of the events.

It expresses the deep sorrow and lament of the Mexicatl people upon the arrival of the Spanish, highlighting the loss of their culture and way of life.

The two-bodied man symbolizes the unnatural and terrifying changes brought about by the Spanish arrival, disrupting the natural order.

Omens were seen as warnings or signs from the gods, predicting future events and influencing decisions.

Religion was central to Aztec life, influencing politics, social structure, and daily activities.

The Spanish conquest led to the suppression of indigenous religions and the imposition of Catholicism.

It provides an indigenous perspective on the Spanish conquest, challenging the dominant Spanish narrative.

Tlaxcala's alliance significantly weakened the Aztecs, contributing to their defeat.

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec empire, a major center of power, culture, and religion.

Natural events were often seen as omens or signs from the gods, carrying significant meaning.

The conquest disrupted traditional social hierarchies and led to the imposition of a new colonial system.

The Spanish conquest led to the exploitation of resources and labor, causing economic upheaval for the indigenous population.

Oral tradition played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting indigenous history and culture, especially after the conquest.