Introduction to the Aztecs

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What was the main resource that the Aztec warriors shed in devotion to their gods?

Sweat

Blood (correct)

Tears

Water

How many Spanish conquistadors were involved in the fall of the Aztec Empire?

300 (correct)

200

100

500

What was one factor that enabled Hernán Cortés to conquer the Aztecs?

Lack of proper weapons technology

Superior numbers of Spanish conquistadors

Alliances with states that disliked the Aztec rulers (correct)

Intense loyalty of the Aztec people to their rulers

How did disease contribute to the downfall of the Aztecs?

Killed a large percentage of the Aztec population Signup and view all the answers

What plants did the Aztecs introduce to the world through their agriculture?

Tomatoes, corn, and pumpkins Signup and view all the answers

How did Hernán Cortés gain more support as he marched toward the Aztec capital?

By forming alliances with indigenous warriors Signup and view all the answers

What was one long-lasting influence of the Aztecs on agriculture?

Propagation of new plant foods like tomatoes and chilis Signup and view all the answers

How did Hernán Cortés weaken the Aztec Empire before attacking it?

'By forming alliances with their enemies' Signup and view all the answers

'In 1520 alone (the year after Cortés attacked), what percentage of the population of Tenochtitlàn is estimated to have died due to smallpox?'

$40%$ Signup and view all the answers

How did Hernán Cortés acquire necessary supplies for his army as he marched towards the Aztec capital?

Through alliances and support from indigenous peoples Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to the Aztecs

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What was the main resource that the Aztec warriors shed in devotion to their gods?

How many Spanish conquistadors were involved in the fall of the Aztec Empire?

What was one factor that enabled Hernán Cortés to conquer the Aztecs?

How did disease contribute to the downfall of the Aztecs?

What plants did the Aztecs introduce to the world through their agriculture?

How did Hernán Cortés gain more support as he marched toward the Aztec capital?

What was one long-lasting influence of the Aztecs on agriculture?

How did Hernán Cortés weaken the Aztec Empire before attacking it?

'In 1520 alone (the year after Cortés attacked), what percentage of the population of Tenochtitlàn is estimated to have died due to smallpox?'

How did Hernán Cortés acquire necessary supplies for his army as he marched towards the Aztec capital?

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