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In History / High School | 2014-11-19

Why did the Aztecs build chinampas?

A. To defend against attackers
B. To protect their food stores
C. To provide additional farmlands
D. To escape the Spanish

Asked by Maris864

Answer (2)

Aztecs built chinampas ('floating gardens') in order to provide additional farm lands (answer C). The idea was to grow crops in small rectangular areas (ci. 30 x 2.5 m) on shallow lake beds. Aztecs began to use chinampas in Tenochtitlan in about 1250 AD.

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

The Aztecs built chinampas primarily to provide additional farmlands, which were essential for feeding their growing population. This innovative agricultural technique emerged around 1250 AD in Lake Texcoco. Chinampas allowed for efficient farming and contributed significantly to the Aztec economy.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-12-26

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