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

Question

Responses

their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.
their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.

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

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

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

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the downfall of the Aztec and Inca Empires in the face of Spanish conquest is:

their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.

While there were multiple factors that contributed to the conquest, including disease, alliances with local tribes, and superior military technology of the Spanish, the size and organization of the armies of the Aztec and Inca were significant factors in their inability to effectively resist Spanish invaders.