Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Conquest
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Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Conquest

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What was Hernán Cortés known for achieving during his conquests?

  • Fighting against the Maya
  • Establishing Spanish colonies in North America
  • Conquering the Aztec Empire (correct)
  • Unifying the Spanish territories
  • What was the primary goal of the European expeditions following Columbus's initial voyages?

  • To establish diplomatic relations with indigenous tribes
  • To spread Christianity in the New World
  • To discover and claim gold and wealth (correct)
  • To form alliances with rival nations
  • Which conquistador was responsible for the conquest of the Inca Empire?

  • Francisco Pizarro (correct)
  • Pedro de Alvarado
  • Hernán Cortés
  • Martín de Ursúa
  • What was the outcome of Pedro de Alvarado's mission to the Maya?

    <p>Failure comparable to Cordoba's earlier attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the last of the Maya resistance crushed?

    <p>1697</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Columbus and the Quest for Gold

    • Columbus failed to deliver promised wealth to Ferdinand and Isabella, prompting further expeditions to find gold.

    Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Empire

    • Cortés, active from 1485-1547, notably conquered the Aztec Empire between 1519 and 1521.
    • Pedro de Alvarado was dispatched in 1523 to subdue the Maya in the north, a task previously attempted by conquistador Córdoba.

    Mayan Resistance

    • The complete subjugation of the Maya did not occur until 1697, led by Martín de Ursúa, who ended the last resistance.

    Spanish Conquest Across the Americas

    • Spanish conquests expanded in all directions, leading to claims over regions from present-day southern U.S. to Central and South America.

    Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Empire

    • Pizarro, operating around 1476-1541, conquered the Inca Empire in 1532, with final resistance suppressed by 1572.

    Impact on Indigenous Populations

    • The indigenous peoples faced mass killings, enslavement, or displacement, allowing Spanish colonists to settle on their lands.

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    Explore the infamous journey of Hernán Cortés as he conquers the Aztec Empire between 1519-1521. This quiz covers key events, figures, and outcomes of the Spanish conquest in Mexico, including the role of Pedro de Alvarado. Discover the historical implications of these explorations and their significance in world history.

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