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because they needed something to drive their cars over.

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Q: Why were there bridges in Tenochtitlan?
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Why did Tenochtitlan make bridges?

To get to the other side.


What were the roads called that linked Tenochtitlan to the main land?

Those were stone bridges and levees, to separate the salty water from the fresh water used by Tenochtitlan's population.


What were the causeways of Tenochtitlan made of?

Tenochtitlan had causeways and bridges because it was built upon a lake. If it did not have causeways and bridges, the people would not be able to reach or leave the city. Not only that, but the bridges and causeways also helped them keep enemies out because bridges could be raised (or destroyed) and the causeways were narrow, preventing masses of soldiers to move into the city at a time.


How did the Aztecs connect the island of Tenochtitlan to the rest of the valley?

The island of Tenochtitlan was connected to the mainland by three causeways that were located in the north, west, south regions of this city. Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec civilization.


What did the Aztec use as transportation?

They built boats to travel across lake Texcoco from Tenochtitlan to the main land. They also built causeways or bridges to cross the lake.


What is unusual about the azteck city of tenochtitlan?

it was built on a man made island in the middle of a swamp made without horses & bridges made over the water & the crops in it


Was the Aztec city of tenochtitlan built on top of a small mountain?

No, the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was actually built upon a lake. The lake city was a defensive measure that allowed them to defend themselves better through the use of narrow causeways and bridges that prevented soldiers from mass invading the city.


Tenochtitlan was found in 1325.Who lived at Tenochtitlan?

Tenochtitlan was home of the Aztecs.


Who build tenochtitlan?

aztec's built the tenochtitlan!


When was Tenochtitlan created?

Tenochtitlan was created in 1325.


What was Mexico city originally called?

Mexico City's original name was Tenochtitlan.


What is the present name for Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan?

Mexico city