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22 October, 18:40

Why did the Aztecs settle in the Valley of Mexico?

A.

They wanted to take over abandoned Mayan cities.

B.

The area was located near a major river system.

C.

The valley had a warmer climate than the Mayan lowlands.

D.

Surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley.

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  1. 22 October, 21:30
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    Option: D. Surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley.

    Explanation:

    The Aztec people built their civilization in the valley of Mexico and their capital city as Tenochtitlan. The Aztec civilization established on the drained basin which was surrounded by volcanic mountains that allowed the people to cultivate in the fertile soil in the valley. The Aztec people constructed chinampas on the lake in which they grew crops like maize, beans, squash along with chillies and tomatoes. Regular food supply led the civilization to thrive in the valley.
  2. 22 October, 21:40
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    D.

    Surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley.
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