Which statement is accurate about the Aztecs and the Spanish?

Responses

The Aztecs admired Spanish culture and adopted many of its customs.

The Aztecs admired Spanish culture and adopted many of its customs.

The Spanish learned how to ride horses from the Aztecs.

The Spanish learned how to ride horses from the Aztecs.

The Aztecs could not defend themselves against the Spanish because they had no government or cities.

The Aztecs could not defend themselves against the Spanish because they had no government or cities.

The Aztecs had a complex civilization that was destroyed by the Spanish conquerors.

1 answer

The accurate statement about the Aztecs and the Spanish is:

The Aztecs had a complex civilization that was destroyed by the Spanish conquerors.

This statement reflects the historical reality that the Aztec Empire had a sophisticated societal structure, including advanced agriculture, architecture, and governance, which was ultimately conquered by Spanish forces led by Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. The other statements are not accurate representations of the relationship between the Aztecs and the Spanish.