10 Questions
What was the main resource that the Aztec warriors shed in devotion to their gods?
Blood
How many Spanish conquistadors were involved in the fall of the Aztec Empire?
300
What was one factor that enabled Hernán Cortés to conquer the Aztecs?
Alliances with states that disliked the Aztec rulers
How did disease contribute to the downfall of the Aztecs?
Killed a large percentage of the Aztec population
What plants did the Aztecs introduce to the world through their agriculture?
Tomatoes, corn, and pumpkins
How did Hernán Cortés gain more support as he marched toward the Aztec capital?
By forming alliances with indigenous warriors
What was one long-lasting influence of the Aztecs on agriculture?
Propagation of new plant foods like tomatoes and chilis
How did Hernán Cortés weaken the Aztec Empire before attacking it?
'By forming alliances with their enemies'
'In 1520 alone (the year after Cortés attacked), what percentage of the population of Tenochtitlàn is estimated to have died due to smallpox?'
$40%$
How did Hernán Cortés acquire necessary supplies for his army as he marched towards the Aztec capital?
Through alliances and support from indigenous peoples
Learn about the history and expansion of the Aztec Empire, also known as the Mexica Empire, in the Valley of Mexico. Discover how the Aztecs grew from a small tribe to controlling vast territories in modern-day Mexico.
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