Agriculture
These were known as "floating gardens"
Chinampas
Was human sacrifices seen as an "honor" or something "awful"
An Honor
What was the name of the city? Also known as the "floating city"
The city was called Tenochtitlan
What are causeways?
Causeways are raised roadways.
Aztecs believed in many gods. What is that called?
Polytheistic
It provided a surplus of food
Who were the people that got human sacrificed?
Mostly "Prisoners of war"
The city was surrounded by a lake. What was the lake called?
Lake Texcoco
How were caused ways used to defend the Aztecs?
They would use drawbridged that could be raised or lowered to keep people out.
What is the name of the most important temple to the Aztecs?
Templo Mayor
How did the Aztecs bring in fresh water to the City?
Aqueducts
Why did they do human sacrifices?
To please the god of sun!
Who was the god of sun/war
Huitzilopochili
What was the name of the guy that was the leader of the Spanish Conquistadors that took over the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortez
How did the Spanish take over the Aztec Empire even though they were outnumbered? 3 Things!
1. Technological advantages - Guns
2. Alliances with enemies
3. Smallpox