The primary reason the Aztecs settled in the Valley of Mexico is that surrounding volcanoes created fertile soil in the valley. This fertile soil allowed for successful agriculture, which was essential for sustaining their population and supporting their society. The availability of resources and the strategic location of the valley contributed to the growth of the Aztec civilization. While the Aztecs were aware of the Maya, their settlement was not primarily driven by a desire to take over abandoned Mayan cities.
Why did the Aztecs settle in the Valley of Mexico?
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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