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Aztec Empire*Legend: Their chief god told Aztecs to settle where they saw an eagle perched on a thorny cactus.
* When they were driven from every place they tried to settle. They took refuge on a small island in the middle of Lake Texcoco where they saw the eagle.
Aztec Empire Geography
• Located in the Valley of Mexico• Shallow lakes, mild climate, fertile land around lakes
• Aztecs find refuge on island in Lake Texcoco
• How do you sustain life on an island city?• Slash-and-burn
• Chinampas
• Floating gardens on lake
ChinampasFarming & Irrigation
• Used mud, vegetation, and mats to create soil ready for planting on lake
Aztec Crops
• Main crop: corn (maize)
• Other crops: avocados, squash, cotton, rubber, cacao beans, sweet potatoes