The Fall of the Aztec and Inca Empires Quick Check

Question

• Which statement accurately summarizes how the differences in military technology between the Spaniards and the Aztec and Inca affected their battles? (1 point)
• 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 Spaniards had access to gunpowder, the Aztec and Inca used steel weaponry to wound large numbers of Spanish forces.
• 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 had the ability to overpower the Europeans because of the Indigenous groups use of biological warfare.

Answer 1

• 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