Which of the following best summarizes how the Aztec Empire was created?(1 point)

Responses

The Mexica partnered with the Tepanecs of Azcapotzalco through marriage to begin creating an empire.
The Mexica partnered with the Tepanecs of Azcapotzalco through marriage to begin creating an empire.

The Mexica ruler Itzcoatl successfully maintained peace with other kingdoms to create a new empire.
The Mexica ruler Itzcoatl successfully maintained peace with other kingdoms to create a new empire.

The god Huitzilopochtli led the Mexica to a promised land and then helped them become an empire.
The god Huitzilopochtli led the Mexica to a promised land and then helped them become an empire.

The Mexica started the Triple Alliance with two other groups in order to fight an oppressive kingdom in the Valley of Mexico.

1 answer

The best summary of how the Aztec Empire was created is:

The Mexica started the Triple Alliance with two other groups in order to fight an oppressive kingdom in the Valley of Mexico.

This statement accurately reflects the historical context of how the Mexica (or Aztecs) expanded their power and established their empire through strategic alliances and military campaigns.