An investigation of the Aztec and Inca Empires shows that(1 point)

Question

Responses

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

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

their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their territories were small and easy to conquer.

their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the investigation of the Aztec and Inca Empires in the context of their encounters with the Spanish would be:

their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.

While there were multiple factors contributing to the downfall of both empires, including internal strife, disease, and the technological advantages of the Spanish, one significant factor was the relatively smaller size of their armies compared to the forces they faced and the strategic advantages that the Spanish possessed.