The Fall of the Aztec Empire

Which city was the heart of the Aztec Empire?

• Mexico City

• Tenochtitlan

• Tlaxcala

• Cuzco

What was one of the main reasons for the downfall of the Aztec Empire?

• Economic collapse

• Lack of resources

• Arrival of foreign diseases

• Natural disasters

What internal issue weakened the Aztec Empire?

• Economic instability

• Internal discord and factional conflict

• Lack of food

• Poor leadership

What military advantage did the Spanish have over the Aztecs?

• More soldiers

• Superior military technology

• Stronger fortifications

• Better knowledge of the terrain

Who led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Pedro de Alvarado