Spanish Artifacts
In what ways did factors such as technology and disease contribute to the dominance of the Spanish over the Aztecs?
To what extent were the divergent world views of the Spanish and the Aztecs factors in the dominance of one nation over the other?
"Toledo is the soul of Spain."
CITY OF TOLEDO
Toledo City was one of the most well-known and prosperous cities in Spain during the time of the Spanish-Aztec conflict. It also heavily reflected the worldview of the Spanish. There were two main buildings in Toledo, the Cathedral and the Alcazar. The cathedral is the largest building in Toledo, and was built on the former site of . It was built right in the heart of the city, a perfect symbolization of the importance of religion in the Spanish worldview. Though Toledo was also home to Jewish and Muslim (also referred to as Moors in Spanish culture) population, it was clear that Christianity was considered a "better" religion. The Alcazar fortress was also another amazing representation of the Spanish worldview. It was built on top of a hill with four imposing towers surrounding it. The whole city itself also was strategically placed on top of a bluff with the river Tagus surrounding it, causing a geographic barricade for invaders. The Alcazar was where the main weapons and armory were manufactured for the Spanish armies. Today, however, the Alcazar fortress remains in use as a military Academy. The Alcazar was also one of the largest and the most well protected building in all of Toledo. It dominates the skyline, (as shown in this picture) and illustrates the importance of military in the Spanish worldview. Therefore, the worldview of the Spanish in the city Toledo clearly was a factor in the defeat of the Aztecs. The military was prided, giving the Spanish soldiers much more advanced weapons than the Aztecs.
Toledo City was one of the most well-known and prosperous cities in Spain during the time of the Spanish-Aztec conflict. It also heavily reflected the worldview of the Spanish. There were two main buildings in Toledo, the Cathedral and the Alcazar. The cathedral is the largest building in Toledo, and was built on the former site of . It was built right in the heart of the city, a perfect symbolization of the importance of religion in the Spanish worldview. Though Toledo was also home to Jewish and Muslim (also referred to as Moors in Spanish culture) population, it was clear that Christianity was considered a "better" religion. The Alcazar fortress was also another amazing representation of the Spanish worldview. It was built on top of a hill with four imposing towers surrounding it. The whole city itself also was strategically placed on top of a bluff with the river Tagus surrounding it, causing a geographic barricade for invaders. The Alcazar was where the main weapons and armory were manufactured for the Spanish armies. Today, however, the Alcazar fortress remains in use as a military Academy. The Alcazar was also one of the largest and the most well protected building in all of Toledo. It dominates the skyline, (as shown in this picture) and illustrates the importance of military in the Spanish worldview. Therefore, the worldview of the Spanish in the city Toledo clearly was a factor in the defeat of the Aztecs. The military was prided, giving the Spanish soldiers much more advanced weapons than the Aztecs.