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AP World History507 views·Updated Jun 21, 2026Origins of Indigenous Americas State Building
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Questions 1-3 refer to the following description: 'The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, was constructed on an island in Lake Texcoco. To feed its population of over 200,000, the Mexica created 'chinampas'—artificial islands made of mud and vegetation. Meanwhile, in the Andes, the Inca utilized 'waru waru' raised beds and extensive stone terracing to manage water and prevent soil erosion.'
- Questions 1-3 refer to the following description: 'The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, was constructed on an island in Lake Texcoco. To feed its population of over 200,000, the Mexica created 'chinampas'—artificial islands made of mud and vegetation. Meanwhile, in the Andes, the Inca utilized 'waru waru' raised beds and extensive stone terracing to manage water and prevent soil erosion.' — The deliberate modification of the environment to increase food production.
- Based on the description of Tenochtitlan and Inca terracing, which of the following best explains the motivation for these innovations? — The need to support large populations in challenging geographical niches.
- A historian could best use the examples of chinampas and terrace farming to illustrate which of the following themes in the period 1200-1450? — The relationship between environmental adaptation and state power.
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