Asked by Kelly Dabney on May 10, 2024

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Which group called themselves Mexica?

A) Maya
B) Tolteca
C) Aztecs
D) Mixtecs

Mexica

Indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico, best known as the ruling ethnic group of the Aztec Empire, renowned for their complex society, architecture, and contributions to agriculture.

Aztecs

A Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the 14th to 16th centuries, known for their complex social structure, achievements in art and architecture, and conquered by the Spanish in 1521.

Maya

A Mesoamerican civilization known for their contributions to art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.

  • Identify the major Pre-Columbian civilizations of the Americas and their key characteristics.
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Justin YoungMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The group that called themselves Mexica is known today as the Aztecs. This name was used by the people themselves to describe their ethnic group, which established the powerful Aztec Empire in central Mexico before the Spanish conquest.