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Which is an example of how the physical environment helped the Aztecs establish an empire?

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The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.

The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.

The active volcanoes kept neighboring peoples from attacking the Aztecs.

The active volcanoes kept neighboring peoples from attacking the Aztecs.

The capital city of Tenochtitlan was located in the dense rain forest.

The capital city of Tenochtitlan was located in the dense rain forest.

The Aztecs lived on a flat plain that was perfect for warfare.

The Aztecs lived on a flat plain that was perfect for warfare.

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The best example of how the physical environment helped the Aztecs establish an empire is:

The capital city of Tenochtitlan could be easily defended from attack.

Tenochtitlan was built on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco, which provided natural defenses against invaders and allowed the Aztecs to strengthen their military power and establish a powerful state.