Aztec

Where was Tenochtitlan located?

• On the Yucatan Peninsula

• On Lake Texcoco in Central Mexico

• In Guatemala

Why did the Aztecs choose Tenochtitlan?

• Because they saw an eagle there and no other reason

• It was very pretty

• The area around it was arid and they needed water for food

How did they grow food on Lake Texcoco?

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What crops did the Aztecs grow?

• Chocolate, potatoes, tomatoes

• Corn, beans, chili peppers

• Bananas, tamales

In addition to agriculture, how did Aztecs get food?

• From Safeway

• From the sky

• Tribute

What is tribute?

• the Aztec religion

• a new way to grow food

• payment to the conquering government

The Aztec economy was based on _______________ and _____________.

• salt and gold

• agriculture and tribute

• silk and tea

Tenochtitlan was built on a lake, therefore

• their economy was based on agriculture.

• they had many, many fish.

• they can't trade.