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Did the Aztecs live before Christ?
The Aztecs did not exist before God but they most likely did exist before Christ was born but the rest of the world did not know they existed until we started sending ships to the new world.
What three things aided the Spanish in conquering the Aztec Empire?
Cortés Conquers the Aztecs European rulers wanted explorers to find riches to bring back to Europe. Hernán Cortés led an expedition to Mexico in 1519. His ships carried more than 500 conquistadors with horses and weapons. They wanted fame and riches. Cortés had heard about the Aztecs. The Aztecs ruled an empire that covered much of present-day Mexico. Its capital city, Tenochtitlán, was beautiful and huge. It was twice as big as any European city. The Aztec ruler, Moctezuma, welcomed Cortés, but Moctezuma soon sent the Spaniards away. The conquistadors were greedy for gold. Cortés got help from neighboring Indian nations that had been conquered by the Aztecs. His soldiers had horses and weapons and the Aztecs did not. Contact with the Spanish had infected the Aztec army with disease and made the Aztecs weak. Cortés defeated them. In 1535, Spain controlled the Aztec empire and named it New Spain. After Cortés, conquistadors explored Central and South America to find gold and treasure. Pizarro conquered the Inca empire in South Americas in the 1530s.
What were the pros and cons to living on a river for the Aztecs?
The Aztecs actually lived in the middle of a large lake. In Amerindian terms the city was like an impenetrable fortress that could only be attacked where the Aztecs had the largest defenses set up. But when the Spanish came they were more like sitting ducks as the Spanish brought artillery that could reach the walls from afar and were able to build ships that could attack the fortifications. Furthermore, the horses of the Spanish were fast moving and able to conquer a large amount of ground. Without these technologies from Europe the Aztec capital was the most invincible city at the time.
What happened between the Spanish and Aztecs?
The Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes failed in his first attempt to control the Aztecs in 1520, after having defeated then allied with another Spanish force. He fled after taking Mocteczuma hostage and then killing him. He returned in 1521 and with the help of rival Tlaxcalan tribes took the city of Tenochtitlan (now part of Mexico City). Initially, Cortes had taken control of the Mayan region of Yucatan, and established a settlement at Veracruz. To prevent his men from deserting, he scuttled his ships.
Why did Athens Have a large fleet of ships?
A fleet of ships is a bunch of ships together to make a aconimy
What helped the spanish defeat the Aztec empire?
A number of elements contributed to the defeat of the Aztecs by the Conquistadors. Among these:Aztec reduced immunity to European disease.Greater mechanical technology of the Europeans: GunpowderSteelWeaponsHorsesMilitary tacticsThe wheelGreater mobility of the Spaniards (ships, horses, wagons)Use of Aztec religious beliefs against them.Less experience with alien cultures (Aztecs).There were a number of other elements not listed here.
How did the builders of the Titanic come up with the idea?
they liked boats and ships
Did the Aztecs make pottery?
they had ships blast off into space and there was pottery so thats where they got the pottery
How did the Spaniards come to the Philippines?
The Spaniards came to the Philippines via galleons and caravels (types of ships) because of mercantilism and to gain power. Spain also was obliged to follow the instructions of the Pope and convert the native people.
What targets did the vikings like to raid?
They liked to raid deers ships and racoons
What targets did the vikings especially like to raid?
They liked to raid deers ships and racoons
What targets did vikings especially like to raid?
They liked to raid deers ships and racoons
Why were all the ships lined up neatly in the harbor?
because they liked being very neat with things incase they needed the ships for important situations
How did the Spaniards get horses?
Horses were introduced to the Americas by the Spanish conquistadors during the 16th century. They were brought over on ships from Europe and played a significant role in transforming native societies and aiding in the Spanish conquest of the New World.
Raided spanish ships and explored the coast of california?
Sir Francis Drake was known as the pirate El Draque to the Spaniards because of his constant looting of their ships. He landed on the coast of California on June 17, 1579.
Why did the captain of three ships rebel against Magellan?
Magellan was put in a state that not many liked him
Did the Aztecs live before Christ?
The Aztecs did not exist before God but they most likely did exist before Christ was born but the rest of the world did not know they existed until we started sending ships to the new world.
