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Farming was the main activity in Aztec life, and as the land that the Aztecs inhabited was not very fertile, they had to resort to irrigation, fertilizers, and constructing terraces into hills in order to create flat land. As a lot of the land was swampy, they also came up with a method of creating "floating" gardens, called chinampas.
To create chinampas, canals were dug through the marshes and swamps, and alternating layers of weeds, muck and earth were piled into rectangular cane frames between the canals. Trees were then planted on the corners, which secured the chinampa once they had taked root. So the chinampas were not actually floating, but would appear to be doing so. They made very effective use of the space available to them. Corn, avocados, beans, chili peppers, squash, and tomatoes were among the vegetables that could be planted on the chinampas.
In the area of Xochimilco, the chinampas are still in use. The area was first used by the Aztecs for chinampa farming after they conquered it from the previous inhabitants, seven Nahua tribes, who themselves moved into the area between the eighth and tenth centuries AD.
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Did the Aztecs have any advanced farming techniques?
Yes, the Aztecs had advanced farming techniques such as chinampas, which were floating gardens built on lakebeds that allowed for high crop yields. They also practiced terraced farming on hillsides and used irrigation systems to supply water to their crops.
Who did the farming for the Aztecs?
slaves
What is the objective of farming techniques?
To improve farming.
How did ancient Greeks adapt farming techniques to their environment?
they adapted their farming techniques to their environment by the hillside.
What farming techniques did the Aztec use?
The Aztecs had a unusual farming technique. The Aztecs lived in the middle of a lake. So, to solve their farming problem, they wove baskets, put dirt and a crop seed, and finally placed it on the lake. When it's time to harvest the crop, they just pull it toward the land and collect the crop. Too bad that technique isn't used today. :( That would be totally wicked!! :)
What did the Mayans and the Aztecs have in common with their farming?
They were badassas
What are crops grown in primitive subsistence farming?
the crops that are grown in primitive in subsistence farming are 1.tomatoes 2. cassava 3. yams 4. corn
Is shifting cultivation a primitive method of farming?
yes it is
When did the Aztecs start farming?
around 1200 A.D
How did the Aztecs get rich?
By farming and creating an empire in the Americas.
What kind of farming methods do the farmers use?
Ranching,Dry and Irrigated Farming,Mixed Farming,Single Crop and Multi-crop Farming,Diversified Farming,Specialised Farming
What is meant by modern farming?
When someone references modern farming they are making reference to the modern techniques used in farming. These techniques involve tractors for harvesting for example.
