Topic 3

What was the social structure of the Aztecs?

• One king to rule them all, middle class, slaves

• One Aztec King, 2 other kings, commoners

• One Aztec king

• Three kings, nobles, middle class, commoners

Why was Tenochtitlan located in the Valley of Mexico?

• Shallow lake (built city on lake) provided protection from invaders

• Lake Texcoco provided many recreation opportunities

• The lake provided fresh water and plentiful fish

• They liked the name Texcoco

Cutting down trees and not replanting is

• sad

• wasetful

• deforestation

• erosion

Deforestation leads to

• very sad animals

• increase in crime

• more trees

• erosion

The Aztec modified their environment by building aqueducts, canals, and...

• Beach resorts

• castles surrounded by motes

• Chinampas (man-made islands)

• terraced farming

Why were the Spanish were excited to conquer the Aztec?

• convert to Christianity

• make new friends

• gold

• learn how to build pyramids

The Aztec were able to conquer other city-states because...

• suits of armour

• good horses

• good communication skills

• fierce warriors/powerful army

What are three challenges facing Middle America today?

• volcanoes

• crime

• good jobs

• poverty

Where do most people in Central America live?

• highland areas

• desert region

• coastal regions

• migration

Why are Central American cities located where they are?

• cooler temperatures

• lots of rain forest vegetation

• cute desert animals

• great view