Question

how did europeans take advantage of their spreading disease in the late 1400s and early 1500s?
it caused new civilizations to rise.
it affected people only in the americas.
it forced indigenous peoples to trade with europeans.
it weakened the military power of indigenous peoples.

Explanation:

In the late 1400s and early 1500s, when Europeans brought diseases to the Americas, the Indigenous peoples had no immunity. This led to a significant decline in their population, which in turn weakened their military power. New civilizations did not rise as a result of this; the diseases affected more than just the Americas as there was some back - and - forth of germs. And it was not about forcing trade but about the impact on the Indigenous population's strength.

Answer:

It weakened the military power of Indigenous peoples.