Huayna's decision to have the empire divided after his death was so that his two son's could both rule after his death.
The war of two brothers, Huáscar and Atahualpa, weakened the Inca Empire by leading to a devastating civil conflict that drained resources, divided loyalties, and destabilized the central authority. Their struggle for power weakened the empire's military strength, making it vulnerable to external threats, particularly the Spanish conquistadors. Additionally, the internecine strife disrupted agricultural production and trade, further exacerbating the empire's decline. Ultimately, the fragmentation caused by their rivalry paved the way for the Spanish conquest.
The Aztec Empire was conquered primarily by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés in 1519-1521. Utilizing a combination of superior weaponry, strategic alliances with discontented indigenous groups, and the spread of diseases like smallpox, the Spanish were able to weaken and ultimately defeat the Aztecs. The capture of their emperor, Moctezuma II, and the subsequent siege of Tenochtitlán culminated in the fall of the empire. The conquest marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in Mexico.
Spartans believed new ideas would weaken their way of life. Because of this, they tried to prevent
Not just them, but any native American culture that was contacted by Europeans.
Barbarians did not weaken the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire that continued to thrive while its western counterpart ceased to exist due to Barbarian conquests. The Byzantine Empire was weakened and conquered by the Turks.
They used the situation to weaken their greatest commercial competitor, the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian I's ambitious expansionist policies strained the Byzantine Empire's resources, leading to overextension and vulnerability to external threats. His extensive military campaigns aimed at reclaiming lost territories, while initially successful, ultimately drained the empire's treasury and weakened its defenses. Additionally, the heavy taxation required to fund these endeavors fueled discontent among the populace, contributing to internal instability. The combination of these factors set the stage for future challenges that would ultimately weaken the Byzantine Empire.
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Internal contests for power, and the unstoppable influx of peoples from Eurasia.
The Crusades weakened the Byzantine Empire by diverting resources and manpower away from its defense, as many soldiers and nobles joined the campaigns in the Holy Land. Additionally, the influx of Western European powers into the region increased competition and conflict, undermining Byzantine authority. The Fourth Crusade, in particular, culminated in the sacking of Constantinople in 1204, further destabilizing the empire and leading to its eventual decline. This fragmentation allowed for the rise of rival powers in the region, contributing to the Byzantine Empire's weakening over time.
Please specify which empire you are referring to.
Please specify which empire you are referring to.
which political events lol
The western Roman Empire was less wealthy and harder to protect from invaders than the eastern Roman Empire
The western Roman Empire was less wealthy and harder to protect from invaders than the eastern Roman Empire
they were homeless.