I WONDER - How Did Aztecs Grow Crops?

The video tutorial explores the Aztec innovation of chinampa, a method of creating islands for agriculture by using woven reeds and soil. This technique allowed for natural irrigation, enhancing crop growth. Additionally, the Aztecs constructed the city of Tenochtitlan on a man-made island in a lake, fulfilling a prophecy. The prophecy's symbol, a bird holding a snake, is now part of Mexico's flag.

What were the islands created by the Aztecs called?

How did the chinampa system benefit the crops grown by the Aztecs?

What is the process called that involves watering plants to help them grow?

What city did the Aztecs build on a man-made island?

What prophecy did the Aztecs believe in that influenced the location of Tenochtitlan?