which of the following best explains the Aztec empire's success in growing its territory?

Question

A. alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire
B. Aztec rulers took the central, most superior role in all alliances, that they formed with the conquered peoples
C. the Aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the empire
D. the Aztec forced conquering peoples to sacrifice all of their luxury goods that had high trade value

Answer 1

The best explanation for the Aztec Empire's success in growing its territory is:

A. alliances and military conflicts led to a large network of tributes that provided materials to enrich the empire.

This choice highlights the strategic use of military conquest and alliances to expand their territory and the subsequent establishment of a tribute system that enriched the empire, which was a crucial factor in their expansion and maintenance of control over their domains.