The main Aztec weapon was a wooden sword edged with obsidian or flint. It was intended to cut deeply enough to injure an opponent without killing him, so that he could be taken alive for human sacrifice, but it was no match for the Toledo steel sword of the Conquistidors, to say nothing of the Spanish horses, dogs, and guns.
the Aztecs also used the wooden spear and the club. And the horse is something the Aztecs were afraid of. the atlatl was also an impotant weapon.it was used to throw spears
Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
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guns.
Zebulon Pike.
I believe they had spheres, machetes and hand made weapons.
Spanish came with weapons into North/South America, so all early explorers had weapons.
cannon, swords etc. (NOT SURE)
The Spanish explorers spoke Spanish.
Spanish explorers were often mistaken for gods by tribes they encountered due to their advanced technology, weapons, and armor, which seemed otherworldly to the indigenous people. Additionally, the explorers often arrived during times of prophecy or legend, reinforcing the idea that they were supernatural beings. The Native Americans had no prior exposure to European explorers and their cultural beliefs contributed to the perception of the Spanish as divine beings.
The early Spanish explorers were looking for Silver and Gold!
Small Pox
how did spanish explorers change the live in americas
True. Both the Aztecs and Incas were significantly weakened by diseases brought by Spanish explorers, such as smallpox. The explorers also had advanced weapons like guns and cannons that gave them a military advantage. These factors, along with other political and social factors, contributed to the downfall of both civilizations.
Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
The Spanish explorers wanted to find gold, silver and power.
The Cibola stories effected the spanish explorers because it was entertaining.