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What motivated the Aztecs to engage in imperial conquests?
What motivated the Aztecs to engage in imperial conquests?
- Desire to preserve their tribal organization
- Preference for peaceful diplomatic relations with neighboring societies
- Need for economic security for their capitals
- Religious requirement for regular human sacrifice (correct)
How did Aztec emperors legitimize their rule?
How did Aztec emperors legitimize their rule?
- By avoiding conflicts with other civilizations
- Through successful wars of conquest (correct)
- By adopting a democratic system of governance
- By offering economic incentives to neighboring regions
What was one of the main factors contributing to the resentment and instability within the Aztec empire during Montezuma II's rule?
What was one of the main factors contributing to the resentment and instability within the Aztec empire during Montezuma II's rule?
- Introduction of democratic reforms
- Lack of access to natural resources
- Heavy taxation on the commoners
- Tribute demands imposed on subject peoples (correct)
How did Hernán Cortés exploit the anger among the Aztec subjects upon arrival in Mexico?
How did Hernán Cortés exploit the anger among the Aztec subjects upon arrival in Mexico?
Why did Montezuma II initially welcome Hernán Cortés into Tenochtitlan?
Why did Montezuma II initially welcome Hernán Cortés into Tenochtitlan?
What event marked the emergence of Mayan civilization?
What event marked the emergence of Mayan civilization?
How was the Mayan civilization politically structured?
How was the Mayan civilization politically structured?
What is considered a possible cause for the decline of the Mayan civilization?
What is considered a possible cause for the decline of the Mayan civilization?
Which civilization rose to dominance in the valley of Mexico after the decline of the Mayan civilization?
Which civilization rose to dominance in the valley of Mexico after the decline of the Mayan civilization?
What was the initial role of the Aztecs when they migrated into the valley of Mexico?
What was the initial role of the Aztecs when they migrated into the valley of Mexico?
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