Which two of the following sentences from the article BEST summarize the rise and fall of the Aztec civilization?
By the early 1500s, the Aztecs had conquered most of Mesoamerica and had imposed their rule on an estimated 11 million to 12 million people.
They (the Aztecs) built their society around a military elite. A council of the most successful warriors chose the ruler.
The Aztecs adopted traditions that dated back to the Olmecs. They played the same ball game and kept a sophisticated calendar.
The Spanish controlled all of Mexico within 10 years, easily overwhelming the traumatized survivors of this novel disease (smallpox).
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
1 and 4
D
2 and 4