12 Questions
What materials were commonly used to create the flattened road beds in the Inca road system?
Packed earth, sand, or grass
How were the more important roads in the Inca road system typically finished?
With precisely arranged paving stones or cobbles
What served as protection for roads in the Inca road system?
Small stone walls, stone markers, wooden posts, or piles of stones
How was drainage managed in the Inca road system to draw off rainwater from the road surface?
Frequent drains and culverts
What was the purpose of dykes in the Aztec drainage system?
Preventing fluctuations in the lake level
How were chinampas created by the Aztecs?
By interweaving reeds with stakes beneath the lake's surface
What illusion did the chinampas create on the water's surface?
'Floating' bodies of land due to canals surrounding them
How did farmers in Aztec times maintain small-scale chinampas?
By creating underwater fences using stakes and reeds
What was the purpose of the two aqueducts serving Tenochtitlan?
To provide a continuous water supply, with one aqueduct piping in fresh water and the other being cleansed of mud and silt
How was excrement managed in Tenochtitlan for agricultural purposes?
Collected and rowed out in barges to be used as manure
What was done to the copious used water resulting from the Aztec's bathing habits?
Filtered through charcoal before being allowed to return to the aquifer
Why were canals and causeways important for accessibility in Tenochtitlan?
To allow all sections of the city to be visited on foot or by canoe
Explore the innovative water management systems and farming techniques used by the Aztecs, including canals, sluices, dykes, and chinampas. Learn about the practical applications of drawbridges, causeways, and roadways in their agricultural practices.
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