Both the Aztec and the Inca were great empires that succeeded by conquest to expand over huge areas in Mexico and South America respectively. What were the strengths of these empires that allowed them to expand but also what were their weaknesses that allowed them to collapse with the invasion of the conquistadores? Include the role of disease. The film conquest will be helpful here, especially as refers to the Inca.

Both the Aztec and the Inca were great empires that succeeded by conquest to expand over huge areas in Mexico and South America respectively. What were the strengths of these empires that allowed them to expand but also what were their weaknesses that allowed them to collapse with the invasion of the conquistadores? Include the role of disease. The film conquest will be helpful here, especially as refers to the Inca.