The city temple, templo mayor, became an important religious center, thats very layout was devoted to the gods. Geographic projection has straight meridians and parallels, each degree of latitude and longitude is the same size over the entire world map. In this lesson, students will learn about that ancient aztec legend and about how tenochtitlan became the site of modernday mexico city. Aug 01, 2009 i liked the unusual overlay of the ancient tenochtitlan great temple over an illustration of modern day mexico city. The location map of tenochtitlan combines two projections.
In the back of the book is an index, a glossary, a timeline 251987, a pronunciation guide, and additional recommended book and website resources. When the spanish conquistador hernan cortes arrived in the basin of mexico in 1517, he found that the aztec triple alliance a strong political, economic and military pact controlled the basin and much of central america. Pdf tenochtitlan and the aztecs in the english atlantic. Spx 2012 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. If the aztecs were friendlier to those people and didnt took those people as sacrificial lambs to be given to their gods and goddesses, then the aztec empire would probably be able to ward off the conquerors. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Mexicotenochtitlan o mexicotenochtitlan speaker icon. Tenochtitlan and the aztecs in the english atlantic world, 15001603. It is said that the aztecs chose the site of their capital, tenochtitlan, because of the presence of a bird perched on a cactus and eating a snake. Mexico tenochtitlan article about mexico tenochtitlan by. According to legend, tenochtitlan was founded in 25 on an island in the western part of lake texcoco.
Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving lock in 50% off all year try it free ends in 00d 10h 49m 47s. Part of the sculpture depicts an eagle atop a cactus, eating a snake, similar to the imagery on the flag of mexico references. Pay close attention to the videos, audio, and text so. The monument, designed by carlos marquina, was dedicated in 1970. In this section we are going to explore 5 different aspects of like in tenochtitlan. Neomexicanismos arte y cultura alternativa mexicana. The origins of the aztec empire are part legend, part archaeological and historical fact. This fascinating lesson looks at the aztec city of tenochtitlan and explores how the aztecs turned a swampy island surrounded by grumbling volcanoes into one of the biggest cities in the world at the time through the use of aqueducts, canals, causeways, chinampas, and more. This tenochtitlan lesson planning pack contains an easytofollow lesson plan, an informative. Download free vector of golden banner decorated with colorful leaves vector by.
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