How did moctezuma i's treatment of the aztecs' allies strengthen his empire? a. moctezuma i prevented uprisings of his allies by enslaving them and taking their lands for himself. b. by dividing conquered lands and wealth fairly among his allies, moctezuma i retained their loyalty. c. the trade treaties moctezuma i entered into with his allies greatly enriched the aztec empire. d. by distributing european weapons among his allies, moctezuma i retained control of his large empire.