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What was a significant aspect of Moctezuma II's tenure?

  • Economic decline

  • Pandemics

  • Territorial expansion

  • Technological innovation

Answer

Territorial expansion marked Moctezuma II's reign as Aztec emperor from 1502 to 1520. Through military campaigns and strategic alliances, he significantly enlarged the Aztec empire, incorporating numerous city-states and extending its reach across Mesoamerica. This expansion not only increased the empire's wealth and power but also consolidated its political and cultural influence throughout the region, leaving a lasting impact on pre-Columbian history.
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