The aztecs: were the most advanced example of the adena-hopewell culture. had an empire of 371 city-states in thirty-eight provinces. absorbed the mayas around 1425. succumbed to the toltecs around a. d. 900. were a peaceful, nomadic people.

The correct answer is the second option (had an empire of 371 city-states in 38 provinces). The Aztecs had a strong military and an abundance of food. After creating a triple alliance with two other Mesoamerican groups (the Texcocans and the Tacubans), the Aztecs were then able to stretch their empire, doing so by either conquering other cities or controlling them through commerce.