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When tenochtitlan became overcrowndhow did the Aztecs expand the cities?
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What have the Aztecs done?
They created the largest cities of their time. Tenochtitlan was larger then most European cities even!
What is one of the greatest cities in the world it was built by Aztecs and served as a center for trade?
Tenochtitlan
Did the Aztecs live in tribes?
No. The Aztecs were a society that built cities; the biggest of such cities was Tenochtitlan, with 200,000 inhabitants in the early 16th century. Besides, Aztecs had a complex government that is reminiscent of medieval empires. Therefore, the Aztecs weren't a tribe but an empire that spanned most of central Mexico.
What was the old Aztec name for Mexico's capital city?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire before it was conquered by Hernando Cortez, and became what we know today as Mexico City.
Why did the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan become one of the richest cities in the world?
The Aztecs used tributes from conquered peoples to build Tenochtitlan into an impressive city - Apex
What Mexican city was founded by Aztecs?
Several present-day cities in Mexico were founded by the Aztecs. The most important of them however, was Mexico-Tenochtitlan, founded on March 13, 1325 and which became the capital of the Aztec Empire. Nowadays, Mexico City (capital of the modern country of Mexico) is located atop the ruins of such ancient city.
Did the Aztecs have large and thickly populated settlements?
Yes, the Aztecs had large and densely populated settlements, with their capital city of Tenochtitlan being one of the most populous cities in the world at the time. Tenochtitlan was built on an island in Lake Texcoco and featured intricate waterways, causeways, and temples. The Aztec Empire also included other major cities and towns across central Mexico.
Did the Aztecs live in cities or in the countryside?
The aztecs lived in large cities
How did the Aztec go from being poor nomadic people to being wealthy empire builders?
The Aztecs got strong ties with the Tepaneca (the strongest city during the time) when they were nomadic. Once they learned what other cities knew and Tenochtitlan grew, they overthrew the Tepaneca and then became the stronger city state.
Where are the Mayan cities?
tenochtitlan! (.Y.)
What were the Aztecs causeways made of?
The Aztecs built causeways using a combination of materials, including mud, stone, and plant-based materials such as wood and reeds. These causeways were used to connect their island capital city of Tenochtitlan to the mainland and neighboring cities.
Where did the aztecs settled in communities?
The Aztecs settled in the Valley of Mexico and established their capital city, Tenochtitlan, on an island in Lake Texcoco. They also built other cities and towns throughout the valley, forming a network of interconnected communities. These settlements were connected by causeways, canals, and trade routes.
