What was the greatest city of tenochtitlan?
i was doing a crossword of the aztecs so i noticed that the greatest city oh tenochtitlan is new york city.
How might tenochtitlans location have been both a benefit And a hindrance to the Aztecs?
It helped them because it was hard for them to get attack the bad thing is that had water problems like when it rain the city floods and it mixed the fresh water with the salty water.
How did the Aztec increase the amount of land that could be used for farming in Tenochtitlan?
The Aztecs created Chinampas, or floating gardens, to increase their farmlands. They dredged the lake to drag up the fertile soil from the lake bottom and placed it in floating flats that they used to grow plants on. They were tied down and could be moved if necessary.
Which early American civilization founded the capital city of Tenochtitlan?
Tenochtitlan was the capital city and religious center of the Aztec Civilization
Why was Cortés arrives in Tenochtitlan so important to history?
Cortes' arrival in Tenochtitlan is so important in history because it shows the cause of why/how he destroyed the empire of the Aztecs. His arrival was the cause of the decline of Tenochtitlan and their people. Although he did not have that much men, he was able to kill all the Natives there because he had better weapons (guns...), horses, armor, horses, and diseases. Although they did not know it, the Spanish had diseases. They had already become immune to the diseases because they've been around for so long, but the Natives had not immunization against the diseases. This was another reason to the decline of Tenochtitlan. This is why Cortes' arrival in Tenochtilan was so important in history.
Why was Tenochtitlan called The Place of the Fruit of the Prickly Pear Cactus?
The Aztecs named their capital Tenochtitlan which means "the place of the fruit of the prickly pear cactus",because this food was like a lake and this lake was in the middle of the old Mexico's.
Why did Montezuma allow Cortez to stay in Tenochtitlan?
Because Cortez promised to give a very little amount of gold and other riches to Montezuma to allow him to stay.
How did the market in Tenochtitlan incite the Spanish to take the city?
The market in Tenochtitlan was a bustling hub of commerce and wealth, showcasing the Aztec civilization's sophistication and economic power. The Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, were drawn to this wealth and the potential for riches, which motivated their conquest. The market's organized trade and abundance of goods highlighted the city's importance, prompting the Spanish to view control of Tenochtitlan as essential for expanding their influence and gaining access to valuable resources. This desire for economic gain ultimately fueled their determination to seize the city.
What is the Battle for Tenochtitlan?
It was a battle for the Aztecs' capital caused by Hernando Cortes to steal their riches and overpower the city
What impact did the Aztecs religious beliefs have on Cortes approach to Tenochtitlan?
Because of the Aztec's religious beliefs, when Cortes arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs believed that he was a god. The horses that the men rode and their much lighter skin coincided with a religious belief that they had and so, instead of trying to fight off Cortes and the Spaniards upon their arrival, the Aztecs treated them as gods; lavishing them with gifts and giving them food, gold and other supplies.
Did tenochtitlan have a war with cortez?
no the Aztecs thought cortez was an Aztec god coming to wipe them out so they showered the spanish with gifts hoping for the best so cortez took that chance of defeating them and brought the Aztecs to their knees
Cules eran las caracteristicas de tenochtitlan?
caracteristicas del centro ceremonial de tenochtitlan
What conditions did the Spanish encounter in Tenochtitlan?
they had diseases ... and they were died and made it stink at Aztec capital.
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.