2. They traveled to conquer the cities of the Valley of Mexico. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Aztecs conquered most of the cities in the Valley of Mexico and in the surrounding areas. They used a combination of military prowess, political alliances, and religious indoctrination to subdue the other tribes in the area.
3. They traveled to establish trade routes with other civilizations. The Aztecs were also skilled traders and established trade routes with other civilizations in Mesoamerica. They traded a variety of goods, including obsidian, jade, cocoa beans, and textiles.
4. They traveled for religious purposes. The Aztecs were also a deeply religious people and undertook pilgrimages to various sacred sites in the Valley of Mexico and beyond. These pilgrimages were often undertaken to honor the gods and to ask for their favor.