Geography
What were the "Floating Gardens"?
They were actually the chinampas. They made these by filling soil in shallow areas of water, planted seeds, and crops began to grow.
Why and how was human labor used?
1. They used to carry or move building materials to the work site for major building projects on their foreheads;
2.Small bricks were carried on the backs of worker
3. Used a large number of engineers to carry heavy materials
Why did they use aqueducts?
to carry water from distant sources
Define a causeway.
Used as a means of transportation.
How did they build on their new land even though it was too wet to really build on?
They hammered big wooden stakes into the ground and laid volcanic stones over the tops of the stakes. They then used this as a foundation to build on.
Why did the Aztecs commit human sacrifices?
Just like the Mayans, they believed that their sun god survived off of human blood and, without it, the sun would stop shining =(
What did the emperor Tenoch claim he saw?
He thought he saw an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus plant. It was said to be a sign from the gods that this area they found was the spot they were to settle and build their kingdom.
Explain why the gods practiced human sacrifice.
1.To please the gods; the power of the gods should be acknowledged
2.Thanks should be given to them in order to avoid the catastrophes that their rage could cause.
How was the aqueduct system for Nezahualcoyotl?
He had a scenic view of his entire kingdom from his personal bathing pool which was watered by the great aqueduct system which carried water from nearby hills. It also watered the king's palace & his gardens on his palace grounds.
The capital of Aztec empire was...
Tenochtitlan