The Aztecs
⭐ MasteredThe Aztec Empire in Mexico had a capital called Tenochtitlan, built on a lake with canals. They farmed on floating gardens.
Mexico City now stands where Tenochtitlan once was.
All about The Aztecs
The Aztec Empire flourished in central Mexico from the 1300s until the 1500s. Its capital, Tenochtitlan, was built on an island in Lake Texcoco and connected to the shore by causeways. It was one of the largest cities in the world at the time.
The Aztecs farmed on chinampas, which were raised fields made in shallow lake water, sometimes called floating gardens. They traded widely, built temples and kept records in picture writing. The empire was defeated by Spanish conquistadors and their allies in 1521.
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Real-life uses of The Aztecs
- Explaining how cities were built on water
- Understanding how farming worked without much land
- Learning about the history of Mexico
Frequently asked questions about The Aztecs
What were chinampas?
Raised fields built in shallow lakes with mud and plants, which allowed farming without using up dry land.
Where is Mexico City now?
It was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, which had been on the same lake.
Who was Moctezuma?
A ruler of the Aztec Empire when the Spanish arrived in the early 1500s.