Economic life in Aztec Mexico rested on a base of
A) large-scale trade with the Inca Empire.
B) hunting and fishing.
C) intensive and extensive agriculture.
D) craft industry.

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Economic life in Aztec Mexico was primarily based on intensive and extensive agriculture, including the cultivation of maize, beans, squash, and chili peppers, among other crops. They developed advanced agricultural techniques, such as chinampas (floating gardens), to maximize land usage and productivity.

Economic Life in Aztec Mexico Rested on a Base of