What was the basis for Aztec power?
What was the basis for Aztec power?
economic productivity
positive relationships with neighboring tribes
military conquest
religious authority
The basis of Aztec power was primarily military conquest. While economic productivity, religious authority, and (to a much lesser extent) relationships with some neighboring tribes played supporting roles, the Aztecs' expansion and dominance stemmed from their powerful and well-organized army. They conquered territories, extracted tribute, and incorporated conquered peoples into their empire through force.