During Cortés's Siege of Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs Were Especially Weakened

question 73

Multiple Choice

During Cortés's siege of Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs were especially weakened by:

• A) the death of Montezuma
• B) cannon fire
• C) smallpox
• D) a crisis of religious faith
• E) a series of natural disasters

---

Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism, often in response to its environment, encompassing a wide range of activities.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Human Being

A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities, use of language, and complex social behaviors.

Brain

The organ located in the skull that coordinates and controls activities of the nervous system, including thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.