Question

Question
Which of the following best explains the Aztec Empire’s success in growing its territory? (1 point)

(1 point)
Responses

Aztec rulers took the central, most superior role in all alliances, that they formed with conquered peoples.
Aztec rulers took the central, most superior role in all alliances, that they formed with conquered peoples.

Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.
Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.

The Aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the empire.
The Aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the empire.

The Aztec forced conquering peoples to sacrifice all of their luxury goods that had high trade value.
The Aztec forced conquering peoples to sacrifice all of their luxury goods that had high trade value.

Answer 1

Alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.

Explanation: The Aztecs expanded by military conquest plus forming alliances and making defeated city‑states pay regular tribute (goods, labor, services). They usually left local rulers in place as vassals rather than sending large numbers of colonists.