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There were many elements that helped the Spanish overcome the Aztec and Inca empires they found. The main reason was that the Aztecs and Incas thought the Spanish were gods.

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How did the expeditions of Cortes and Pizarro differ from those e of other Spanish explorers in the Americas?

Cortes and Pizarro's expeditions were characterized by their military conquests of powerful indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca, respectively. Unlike other explorers who focused on exploration and trade, Cortes and Pizarro sought to conquer and colonize territories for Spain. Their expeditions led to the fall of these empires and the establishment of Spanish control in the region.


Which of the following best describes a similarity between the Inca and Aztec empires during the postclassical era?

Both empires were controlled by powerful monarchs.


The Spanish had better than the Aztecs and Incas?

The Spanish had superior weaponry such as guns, cannons, and steel swords compared to the Aztecs and Incas who primarily used obsidian weapons. The Spanish also had horses, which the indigenous peoples had never encountered before, giving them a military advantage. Additionally, the Spanish had the assistance of indigenous allies who were enemies of the Aztec and Inca Empires.


Who destroyed the Aztec civilization?

The Aztec civilization was ultimately brought down by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés. The Spanish forces, aided by indigenous allies who were opposed to Aztec rule, conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán in 1521, marking the end of the Aztec Empire.


What was the cause of decline for the Inca and Aztec empires?

The Spanish conquest led by Francisco Pizarro caused the decline of the Inca Empire through a combination of brutal warfare, the spread of diseases, and the disruption of social and political structures. The Aztec Empire fell to the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes in a similar manner, with devastating consequences such as the spread of diseases like smallpox, superior weaponry, and alliances with indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs.