The Aztec Geography Questions Flashcards
Why were mountains considered sacred sites?
Mountains were considered sacred sites to the Aztecs because the Aztecs believed that if they go higher to the sky they will physically come closer to god.
Why did the Aztecs choose to make their home where they did?
The Aztecs believed that god told them to go search for a eagle on a cactus eating a snake and they had to make a permanent settlement. So what turned out happening was that this was seen and they made a settlement there.
Describe the landscape, including geography and climate.
The Aztecs made their settlements in between lakes and they were surrounded by mountains. The weather was rainy because water from the lakes evaporated and and the mountains made it rain.
What is one benefit of the mountains and what are two drawbacks of the mountains?
pros: The mountains gave security to the Aztecs it was like a wall
cons: The mountains made it flood in low lying areas because the water would flow down because of it’s steepness.
How did the Aztecs use Lake Texcoco to protect them?
The Tenochtitlan settlement settled in between Lake Texcoco this lake protected them from invasions and war from enemies.
Explain two ways the Aztecs altered the geography to help them survive.
The lakes settlement was ideal for protection against enemies and the mountains created a sense of security.
Where is modern day Mexico City located?
It is located in the middle of Mexico were the valley of Mexico is located.
plateau
A high are that could be a hill or mountain or anything that is flat on the top.
Aztecs
The Aztecs was a tribe in which the people settled in the valley of mexico in the 13th century.
Aztlan
A mythical place of origin which the Aztecs believe.
Mexica
A name that the Aztecs called themselves.
Nahua
The language which the Aztecs spoke.
Huitzilopochtli
The Aztec god of war and the sun.
Mesoamerica
the region extending from central Mexico to central America.
Lake of Texcoco
A natural lake within the valley of Mexico
