How did the Aztecs modify their natural environment to develop a successful civilization centered on an island on Lake Texcoco?
A) They implemented a system of slavery based on captured prisoners of war and criminals.
B) They created a central plaza with towering pyramids which served as temples.
C) They constructed a system of dams and aqueducts to control lake levels and bring in fresh water.
D) They built elaborate earthen mounds to bury their dead.

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The Aztecs constructed a system of dams and aqueducts to manage water levels and supply fresh water to their island city, Tenochtitlan, which was crucial for sustaining their civilization.

How Did the Aztecs Modify Their Natural Environment to Develop