The Aztec economy was based on three things: agricultural goods, tribute, and trade. Aztec trade was crucially important to the empire; there could be no empire without it as many goods used by the Aztecs were not produced locally. read more
Prior to the fall of the Aztec, the Aztec people had a stable economy driven by a successful trade market. The markets, which were located in the center of many communities, were well organized and diverse in goods, as noted by the Spanish conquistadors upon their arrival. read more
Aztec Economy Trade and Currency. The Aztecs traded everything, and it was an important part of their life, and their economy relied heavily on agriculture and farming. Aztec Farmers grew beans, squash, avocados, tobacco, hemp, and peppers but the most important crop was corn. read more
Contrary to the Aztecs' trade with Europe, markets inside the community overflowed with people. At the markets, anything could be acquired, from food to weapons. These were mainly sold by farmers, craftspeople, and traders from neighboring states. read more