Hernán Cortés was aided in his conquest of the Aztec empire by all of the following EXCEPT:

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Hernán Cortés' success in conquering the Aztec empire was aided by factors such as native rebellion, a consort who acted as a translator, the devastating effects of European diseases on the Aztec population, and the tactical planning of his native allies. However, there is no evidence to suggest that he brought European rifles with him during his conquest. Firearms did exist during this time, but they were not a major factor in the conquest until later campaigns.

Hernán Cortés Was Aided in His Conquest of the Aztec