The Fall of the Aztec and Inca Empires Quick Check

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

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.
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.

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.
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The correct answer is: 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.