Which of the following best describes how the Aztec Empire rose and expanded? (1 point) Aztec rulers conque other peoples by destroying their communities completely. The Mexica helped create the Aztec Empire because they found the land their god promised them. By marrying into more powerful city-states, the Mexica were able to become an empire over time. The Mexica made important strategic alliances that helped them grow and create the Aztec Empire.

The option that best describes how the Aztec Empire rose and expanded would be: The Mexica made important strategic alliances that helped them grow and create the Aztec Empire.