Why did the Inca and Aztec empires collapse so quickly?

They were societies with a well-defined hierarchy and social structure. Organized in well-knit communities that supplied tribute to a chief, and ultimately to a military and religious elite. read more

Unit 9 project: Mayans, Aztecs, & inca by: elisabeth williams The INCA The Aztec Empire began in 1330, with the founding of Tenochtitlan. read more

The once powerful empires of the Aztec and Inca were quickly overmatched by the superior weaponry of the Spanish. Life in the “New World” quickly spread throughout the continent as the Spanish sought to gain the benefits of their new land. The Columbian Exchange caused an important change in world politics. read more