Question

17 i defeated the aztec empire after a severe decline in the population from european diseases
a itzamna
b hernan cortes
c francisco pizarro
d huitxilopochtli

Explanation:

Hernan Cortes led the Spanish expedition that defeated the Aztec Empire. European - introduced diseases weakened the Aztec population before the final conquest. Itzamna is a Mayan deity, Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire, and Huitzilopochtli is an Aztec god.

Answer:

B. Hernan Cortes