Question

Which of the following best describes how the Aztec Empire rose and expanded?(1 point)ResponsesThe Mexica made important strategic alliances that helped them grow and create the Aztec Empire.The Mexica made important strategic alliances that helped them grow and create the Aztec Empire.Aztec rulers conquered other peoples by destroying their communities completely.Aztec rulers conquered other peoples by destroying their communities completely.By marrying into more powerful city-states, the Mexica were able to become an empire over time.By marrying into more powerful city-states, the Mexica were able to become an empire over time.The Mexica helped create the Aztec Empire because they found the land their god promised them.

Answer 1

The Mexica made important strategic alliances that helped them grow and create the Aztec Empire.

Briefly: the Mexica/Tenochtitlan formed the Triple Alliance with Texcoco and Tlacopan, used combined military force and diplomacy to dominate surrounding city-states, and imposed tribute rather than systematically destroying communities.