Aztec Empire - Tenochtitlan (ducksters)

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What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?

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Tenochtitlan.

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In which lake was Tenochtitlan located?

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Lake Texcoco.

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What year was Tenochtitlan founded?

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1325 CE.

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What was the primary mode of transportation used by the people of Tenochtitlan?

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Canals and causeways.

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What significant public building was located in the center of Tenochtitlan?

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The Templo Mayor.

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What natural feature provided defense for Tenochtitlan against enemies?

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Water surrounding the city.

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What was the main agricultural practice of the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan?

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Chinampas (floating gardens).

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What was the primary religion of the Aztecs?

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Polytheism, worshiping multiple gods.

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Who was the last emperor of the Aztec Empire before the Spanish conquest?

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Moctezuma II.

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What was the significance of the Templo Mayor in Aztec society?

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It was a major religious and ceremonial center.