What was the Aztec Empire's approach to conquered cities?
Direct rule
Complete destruction
Indirect rule
Forced assimilation
Answer
The Aztecs left rulers of conquered cities in power so long as they agreed to pay semi-annual tribute to the alliance, as well as supply military forces when needed for the Aztec war efforts. This approach has been described by scholars as "hegemonic" or "indirect".
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