The best explanation for the widespread decline in Indigenous populations after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors is disease and environmental changes. The introduction of new diseases by Europeans, to which Indigenous populations had no immunity, resulted in devastating epidemics. Additionally, environmental changes due to colonization practices contributed to the decline.
Which of the following best explains the widespread decline in Indigenous populations after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors?(1 point)
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disease and environmental changes
disease and environmental changes
inability to connect with global markets
inability to connect with global markets
fighting and lack of guns
fighting and lack of guns
natural disasters
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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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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.
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.
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 o
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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.
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.
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 o
The statement that most accurately summarizes how the differences in military technology between the Spaniards and the Aztec and Inca affected their battles is:
While the Spaniards had access to gunpowder, the Aztec and Inca used steel weaponry to wound large numbers of Spanish forces.
This highlights the significant technological advantages the Spaniards had with firearms and gunpowder, which played a crucial role in their military engagements. Although the Aztec and Inca had their own forms of weaponry, they were ultimately at a disadvantage due to the technological gap.
How did the introduction of diseases by the Europeans affect the Spanish conquest of the Aztec?(1 point)
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The spread of disease slowed the progression of battles between the Spaniards and the Aztec.
The spread of disease slowed the progression of battles between the Spaniards and the Aztec.
Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few.
Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few.
Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.
Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.
After Aztec forces were weakened by disease, they joined with the Totonac and Tlaxcalans to fight against the Spaniards.
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The spread of disease slowed the progression of battles between the Spaniards and the Aztec.
The spread of disease slowed the progression of battles between the Spaniards and the Aztec.
Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few.
Although diseases weakened forces on both sides considerably, deaths from illness were few.
Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.
Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.
After Aztec forces were weakened by disease, they joined with the Totonac and Tlaxcalans to fight against the Spaniards.
The statement that best describes how the introduction of diseases by the Europeans affected the Spanish conquest of the Aztec is:
Indigenous Americans had not been exposed to the diseases before and their immune systems could not tolerate the illnesses, benefiting the Spanish forces.
This accurately reflects the devastating impact of diseases like smallpox on the Indigenous population, who lacked immunity, leading to significant depopulation and weakening of their resistance against the Spanish conquest.
Explain what led to the death of Montezuma.(1 point)
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Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.
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Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.
The statement that accurately explains what led to the death of Montezuma is:
Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.
After being taken captive by Hernán Cortés and used as a puppet leader, Montezuma was ultimately viewed as weak by his people. When the Aztecs revolted against the Spaniards and his authority, he was injured and later died, with accounts suggesting that he was struck by stones thrown by his own people.
An investigation of the Aztec and Inca Empires shows that(1 point)
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their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.
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their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their territories were small and easy to conquer.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their leaders did not have enough wealth to fund their defense.
their weapons were not strong enough to defeat the Spanish.
The most accurate response is:
their armies were too small to defeat the Spanish.
While there were various factors that contributed to the decline of the Aztec and Inca Empires in the face of Spanish conquest, one significant factor was that the armies of these empires often faced smaller but more technologically advanced Spanish forces, leading to overwhelming defeats despite the numerical advantages the Indigenous armies sometimes had. Additionally, the Spanish employed tactics and alliances that further complicated the military situation for the Aztecs and Incas.
How were the weapons of the Aztec Empire inferior to those of the Spanish?(1 point)
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The Aztec had steel swords, but no muskets or gunpowder.
The Aztec had steel swords, but no muskets or gunpowder.
The Aztec army was not equipped with shields or amor.
The Aztec army was not equipped with shields or amor.
The Aztec did not have bows and arrows and the Spanish did.
The Aztec did not have bows and arrows and the Spanish did.
The Spanish had muskets and cannons and the Aztec did not.
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The Aztec had steel swords, but no muskets or gunpowder.
The Aztec had steel swords, but no muskets or gunpowder.
The Aztec army was not equipped with shields or amor.
The Aztec army was not equipped with shields or amor.
The Aztec did not have bows and arrows and the Spanish did.
The Aztec did not have bows and arrows and the Spanish did.
The Spanish had muskets and cannons and the Aztec did not.
The statement that best explains how the weapons of the Aztec Empire were inferior to those of the Spanish is:
The Spanish had muskets and cannons and the Aztec did not.
While the Aztecs had weapons such as steel swords and bows, they lacked gunpowder-based weapons, which gave the Spanish a significant advantage in terms of firepower and range during battles.
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