Which of the following best explains the Aztec Empire's success in growing its territory?(1 point)

Question

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

Answer 1

The option that best explains the Aztec Empire's success in growing its territory is:

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

This choice highlights the importance of both military conquest and strategic alliances in expanding the empire, as well as the economic benefits derived from the tributes of conquered peoples.