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Exploring Tenochtitlan: Ancient Aztec City Revealed

Dive into the history of Tenochtitlan, the impressive ancient Aztec city that once stood as a marvel in the Valley of Mexico. Discover its unique features, buildings, and influences on modern cities. Uncover the rise and fall of this grand metropolis, from the Teotihuacans to the Mexica (Aztecs). Join us on a journey through time to understand the rich culture and architectural wonders of Tenochtitlan.

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Exploring Tenochtitlan: Ancient Aztec City Revealed

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  1. 1. What types of buildings may be found at the center of this city? • 2. Why were the Spanish so impressed by this city? What is impressive? • 3. How is this city similar to modern cities? Give 3 example.

  2. Aztec’s 1200’s-1519

  3. Aztec’s • Hunter-Gatherer’s • Waiting for a sign from their God’s • Lake Texcoco- Valley of Mexico • Tenochtitlan- ”the place of the fruit of the prickly pear cactus”

  4. Valley of Mexico- Influence’s • 100-650 C.E. Teotihuacans • Pyramid of the Sun • Collapsed-700’s C.E. • 700’s-1200’s CE.- Toltec’s • Mexica’s (Aztec’s) arrived around 1250 CE

  5. Beginnings • City-States controlled the land • Hired Aztec’s as Mercenaries • Chapultepec -> • Colhuacan -> • Lake Texcoco • This became Tenochtitlan- • Home to the Aztec’s

  6. Tenochtitlan • 1325 C.E. • Mercenaries for Tepanec’s • Alliance • Rebelled- formed Triple Alliance • Itzcoatl- connected history to distinguished Toltec’s

  7. Tenochtitlan • 200,000-300,000 people (larger than London, Paris, or Venice) • Chinampas- “floating gardens” • Plaza- Rituals, Feasts, & Festivals • “snake wall” • Great Temple • Causeways

  8. Aztec Empire • Moctezuma I • Gulf of Mexico -> Pacific Ocean • pop= 5 million • Based on Tribute • Warfare- all males trained • 1. Ask city to join the allies • 2. 60 days to agree • 3. refusal=war

  9. And Now… • Get into 7 groups of 4 or 5 • Each group will be assigned a section in the text to research • You will have 10 minutes to read through the section, and outline important details for the class • We will then get into new expert groups. Within these groups you will exchange the rest of the chapter notes.

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