Which sentence from "The End of the Aztec Empire" is used to support the idea that the Aztec Empire thrived during the 14th and 15th centuries? They raised crops that included maize, avocados, beans, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and chiles to trade in busy marketplaces. Moctezuma II welcomed Cortés and his men, hoping that by inviting them into the capital city, he could learn about the Spaniards and discover their weaknesses. Cortés and his men left Tenochtitlán because the native people were very angry with them. The flag of Mexico includes the ancient symbol of the Aztec Empire, an eagle with a snake in its mouth.