answersLogoWhite

0

because they were in the middle of a lake. so they needed to go back and forth from their land, to the actual land. they needed seeds, rocks, and more to build up their land. :D

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Archaeology

Why did the Aztecs build many bridges and causeways?

The capital city of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan, was built on islands and lands in the Valley of Mexico, around inland lakes including Lake Texcoco, which has since been mostly drained and overbuilt by Mexico City.


How many causeways did the Aztecs build?

The Aztecs built several causeways in their capital city of Tenochtitlan. There were four main causeways that connected the city to the mainland. These causeways were important for transportation and trade as they allowed for movement across the lake surrounding the city.


How many years did it take to build the Templo Mayor?

The Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan, which is present-day Mexico City, took approximately 200 years to build. It was continuously expanded and reconstructed by various Aztec emperors until the Spanish conquest in 1521.


What did the Aztecs homes look like?

The design and material used to build Aztec homes was largely influenced by their climate. Typically, the Aztec shelter of commoners had only one room. The doorways of the Aztec houses were square and found on one wall of the home. The roofs of the ancient Aztec homes were flat, which provided for an extra room in the hot weather of the area where the Aztecs lived.Some Aztec housing units, however, were two stories tall. These Aztec homes were built for the nobles and were usually located in the central courtyard. In addition, the Aztec homes of the nobles had many flowers nearby and were close to a pool. The Aztec homes of commoners and nobles were most often built with adobe, which was a type of sun-dried brick. The warm climate of the area aided in the creation of this material.Other forms of Aztec architecture were very complicated. Using their advanced mathematical thinking, they made a variety of Aztec buildings, including their temples and step pyramids. Stone, which was the longest lasting material available, was the primary material used to build these structures. Tools found within the Aztec ruins have sown that the Aztecs used a variety of tools, such as hammers and mallets, to assist in the building of their Aztec homes.


Are there still Aztecs living right now?

No, the Aztec civilization existed in Mesoamerica between the 14th and 16th centuries. Their descendants are part of modern-day Mexican society, but the Aztec civilization itself no longer exists.

Related Questions

Why did the Aztecs build many bridges and causeways?

The capital city of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan, was built on islands and lands in the Valley of Mexico, around inland lakes including Lake Texcoco, which has since been mostly drained and overbuilt by Mexico City.


How many causeways did the Aztecs build?

The Aztecs built several causeways in their capital city of Tenochtitlan. There were four main causeways that connected the city to the mainland. These causeways were important for transportation and trade as they allowed for movement across the lake surrounding the city.


What are the Aztec empire's great achievements?

The Aztec Empire has many great achievements. One of their greatest was their skill in engineering. They were able to build roads, pyramids, houses, and bridges. They also has great success in agriculture and created floating gardens.


How many bridges did brunel build?

18


How many bridges did isambard kingdom brunell build?

7


What type of designs are used to build bridges?

The designs that are used to build bridges are designs that can keep them stable , working and that won't be dangerous also designs that amaze people.


Who would be an expert in designing bridges?

An engineer takes responsibility for designing the bridges but there are many more experts that are needed to build the bridge.


In tenochtitlan how many causeways were there to the mainland?

3 or 4


How many bridges did the Roman Empire build?

It is not known. The Romans must have built thousands of bridges because the empire was massive, it covered many mountain areas and it was crossed by many rivers. The bridges were built by the Romans, not the Roman Empire.


How did the Aztec build the empire?

they built and invented many buildings and they created their own culture and beliefs.


How did people move around the city of Tenochtitlan?

There were many canals in Tenochtitlan, and people traveled up and down the canals in canoes to get from place to place. They also employed causeways and moveable bridges to move around. The Aztecs had no wheels and no access to horses, so people in the streets walked from place to place.


How did the Aztec's build up their empire?

they built and invented many buildings and they created their own culture and beliefs.