Question

Which statement accurately summarizes how the differences in military technology between the Spaniards and the Aztec and Inca affected their battles?(1 point)
Responses

The Aztec and Inca had the ability to overpower the Europeans because of the Indigenous groups’ use of biological warfare.
The Aztec and Inca had the ability to overpower the Europeans because of the Indigenous groups’ use of biological warfare.

While the Indigenous forces would number in the thousands at times when battling the Europeans, they were still no match for the military prowess of the Spaniards.
While the Indigenous forces would number in the thousands at times when battling the Europeans, they were still no match for the military prowess of the Spaniards.

While the Spaniards had access to gunpowder, the Aztec and Inca used steel weaponry to wound large numbers of Spanish forces.
While the Spaniards had access to gunpowder, the Aztec and Inca used steel weaponry to wound large numbers of Spanish forces.

The Aztec and Inca were able to successfully defend themselves against attacks with swords by skillful use of their bows and arrows and their superior protective armor.

Answer 1

While the Indigenous forces would number in the thousands at times when battling the Europeans, they were still no match for the military prowess of the Spaniards.

Explanation: The Spaniards had steel weapons and armor, horses, firearms, and cannons, plus tactical advantages and diseases that weakened Indigenous societies. Although Aztec and Inca forces could be very large and fought fiercely, their weaponry and armor were generally less effective against Spanish technology.