Question

answer these questions to check your understanding of the arrival of the spanish in the western hemisphere. which factors were critical in allowing cortéss small army to defeat the aztec empire? multiple choice experience with domesticated animals, superior ocean navigation, support from european armies virgin soil epidemics, internal opposition to aztec rule, superior weaponry the columbian exchange, support from european armies, superior ocean navigation superior weaponry, decentralization of the aztec government, better nutrition

Explanation:

When Cortés' small army defeated the Aztec Empire, several factors were at play. Virgin - soil epidemics, like smallpox, decimated the Aztec population who had no immunity. Internal opposition to Aztec rule meant that some local groups allied with the Spanish. Spanish had superior weaponry such as guns and steel swords compared to the Aztec's obsidian - edged weapons.

Answer:

B. virgin soil epidemics, internal opposition to Aztec rule, superior weaponry