Why did the Aztecs settle in the Valley of Mexico?
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They wanted to take over abandoned Mayan cities.
They wanted to take over abandoned Mayan cities.
The area was located near a major river system.
The area was located near a major river system.
The valley had a warmer climate than the Mayan lowlands.
The valley had a warmer climate than the Mayan lowlands.
Surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley.
Surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley.
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All of the above statements are correct. The Aztecs settled in the Valley of Mexico because it was located near a major river system, had a warmer climate than the Mayan lowlands, and the surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley. Additionally, the Aztecs did strive to take over abandoned Mayan cities in the region.
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