The Aztecs:
A) were the most advanced example of the Adena-Hopewell culture
B) had an empire of 371 city-states in thirty-eight provinces
C) absorbed the Mayas around 1425
D) succumbed to the Toltecs around A.D. 900
E) were a peaceful, nomadic people

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The Aztecs had an empire of 371 city-states in thirty-eight provinces, which was a significant and impressive civilization in the Americas. Option A is incorrect as the Adena-Hopewell culture was an ancient Native American culture that existed in the Ohio River Valley, while the Aztecs lived in Mexico. Option C is also incorrect as the Mayas were a separate civilization that existed prior to the Aztecs. Option D is incorrect as the Toltecs existed before the Aztecs and were not responsible for their decline. Option E is incorrect as the Aztecs were known for their military prowess and were not peaceful nomads.