Aztec Geography

Multiple Choice

How did the geography of the Valley of Mexico influence the development of the Aztec civilization?

• It provided fertile land and natural protection, allowing the Aztecs to thrive.

• It made it difficult for the Aztecs to grow crops, leading to frequent famines.

• It was mostly desert, so the Aztecs relied on trade for food.

• It led to constant flooding, forcing the Aztecs to relocate often.

Open Ended

Why do you think the Aztecs made their capitol city on an Island?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were features of Tenochtitlan that made it an engineering marvel?

• Causeways connecting the city to the mainland

• Underground tunnels for transportation

• Crisscrossed canals for canoe travel

• Floating gardens for farming