Tenochtitlan

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What are utensils?

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Tools used for eating, such as forks, spoons, and knives.

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What is adobe?

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A sun-dried brick made from clay and straw, commonly used in construction.

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What does it mean to be prevented?

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To be kept from happening or occurring.

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What does enchanted mean?

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Under a magic spell; having a magical quality.

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What is a causeway?

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A raised road or path across wet ground or shallow water.

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What was Tenochtitlan?

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The capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco.

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What is the significance of Tenochtitlan in history?

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It was a major cultural, political, and economic center of the Aztec civilization.

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What materials were commonly used in Tenochtitlan's construction?

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Adobe bricks, stone, and wood were commonly used for building.

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What role did canals play in Tenochtitlan?

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Canals were used for transportation and irrigation, helping to manage water in the city.

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What is a chinampa?

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A floating garden used by the Aztecs for agriculture in the shallow waters of Lake Texcoco.