What were the consequences of Spain's conquest of the Aztecs and the Inca?
The Aztecs and Incas lost thier land and the Spanish took over.
What factor help the Spanish conquer the Aztec empire?
Cortes made allies with the aztec enemies, as well the spanish spread disease to the natives which made them weaker
How did the Olmec and Maya civilizations differ in their influences on the Aztec civilization?
The Maya influence was more direct than that of the Olmecs because the Maya civilization thrived only a few hundred years before the Aztecs.
How did the Inca and the Aztec emperors gain power?
by taking over city states and helping make better weapons
What happened when Hernan Cortes attacked the Aztecs?
The first time he attacked the Aztecs, he took advantage of Montezuma's (Aztec leader) hospitality, taking him prisoner. This led to Hernan Cortes controlling the Aztecs, until they rebelled, finally forcing Hernan Cortes out. Cortes then waited for more Spanish troops to arrive, and when they did, going back to attack the Aztecs, but this time completely demolishing their city of Tenochtitlan.
Montezuma II, the ninth ruler of the Aztec Empire, aimed to expand and consolidate his empire's power and influence during his reign from 1502 to 1520. He sought to strengthen the economy through tribute collection and trade, while also promoting the worship of Aztec deities, particularly through the construction of temples. Additionally, he aimed to maintain political stability amid growing tensions and threats from rival states and external forces, ultimately leading to his encounters with Spanish conquistadors.
How did the Europeans discover the Aztecs?
The Aztec empire was centered in what is now Mexico. The early Spanish explorers came upon it by accident in the early part of the 16th century. The Aztecs had built a large and impressive Native American civilization. Eventually, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes' destroyed its power and Spain acquired a new large territory in the New World.
Why were the Aztecs considered an advanced civilization?
The Aztecs were considered an advanced civilization, because they had language and government.
How did the education of aztec boys and girls differ?
Aztec boys and girls were educated differently in terms of content and skills. Boys were primarily trained in warfare, leadership, and physical fitness, while girls were taught domestic skills like cooking, weaving, and childcare. Boys also attended special schools called calmecac, which focused on military training and religion, while girls were educated in the home by their mothers.
What was the name of the king of the Aztec empire that the Spanish explorers discovered?
The name of the king of the Aztec empire that the Spanish explorers discovered is Christopher Columbus.
Why did groups resent the Aztecs?
The Aztecs were an imperial state that had conquered numerous other local tribes. From these conquered peoples, the Aztecs demanded human sacrifices so that they could appease the Aztec gods. The constant forced tribute of young men for sacrifices angered these tribes mightily. As a result when the arrival of the Spaniards changed the power dynamic and allowed them to rebel against the Aztecs, they took the opportunity, not realizing that they had simply chosen a different demon.
What lead to the decline of the Aztec and inca civilizations?
One of the larger factors that lead to the decline of the Aztec and Inca civilizations are people from Europe bringing disease and taking advantage of these people.
Where was the legendary ancestral home of the Aztecs?
Many people have speculated that the ancestral home of the Aztecs lay in California, New Mexico or in the Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa. The idea that Sinaloa, Sonora, California, and New Mexico might be the site of Aztlan is a very plausible explanation when historical linguistics have been considered.
When was Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest created?
Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest was created in 2003.
I'm not exactly sure that I know what you mean by impression. But, I assume you mean, what thoughts would cross your mind if you were able to go back in time and experience the area. You would probably think that they are very similar to the Mayan empire but are also very distinct. You would soon realize that they were very creative people.