Question

How was it possible for a Spanish army of only 300 to conquer the Aztec Empire, which controlled five million people? (1 point)
The Spanish used more advanced weapons that the Aztec did not have.
The Spanish were able to surround Tenochtitlán and cut off its food supply.
The Spanish army offered the Aztec valuable trade goods in exchange for political authority over its government.
The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The Spanish brought deadly disease to the Aztec, and they were helped by societies conquered by the Aztec.

Smallpox devastated the Aztec population and Cortés formed alliances with indigenous peoples (e.g., the Tlaxcalans) who provided thousands of warriors, enabling the small Spanish force to overthrow the empire.