By: Madison Whatley 5 period 11-12-14 Aztecs. PURPOSE: In this PowerPoint we learn about the Aztecs. We will learn what they did and where they lived.

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By: Madison Whatley 5 period Aztecs

PURPOSE: In this PowerPoint we learn about the Aztecs. We will learn what they did and where they lived.

-9 th Aztec emperor -Welcomed the Spanish in Tenochtitlan -He was emperor from He was killed by the Spanish -The Spanish thought he was no use -He died on June 1520 Montezuma

-Floating gardens -Built to grow crops on Lake Texcoco’s water -To make a chinampa they had to make something that’s called a wattle -Trees were planted at the corners -Arranged in a grid -Rested only a few feet above water Chinampas

- That’s where they lived - Lived there until it was taken over in the 16 century - Society of fierce warriors - Conquered many people surrounding them - Built their island in the middle of a lake - Help protect them from attacks Central Mexico

- Pottery making - Calendar - Metalworking - Planting - Harvesting Skills