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 people's
C. the aztec sent people from their capital to run the newly conquered territories across the empire
D. the Aztec forced conquered people 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 option captures the essence of how the Aztecs expanded their empire through military conquests and strategic alliances, which enabled them to establish a tributary system that supplied the empire with essential resources and wealth.