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The Fall of the Aztec and Inca Empires Quick Check
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Question
An investigation of the Aztec and Inca Empires shows that(1 point)
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their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their territories were small and easy to conquer.

their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.

their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.
their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.

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The correct response is: their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

While several factors contributed to the fall of the Aztec and Inca Empires, the technological superiority of the Spanish, particularly in terms of weaponry and tactics, played a significant role in their conquests.