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As the emperor, Montezuma held both political and ______ authority.
As the emperor, Montezuma held both political and ______ authority.
religious
Montezuma was seen as a representative of the gods on Earth and played a crucial role in ______ ceremonies and rituals.
Montezuma was seen as a representative of the gods on Earth and played a crucial role in ______ ceremonies and rituals.
religious
Some accounts suggest that Montezuma initially believed the Spanish to be gods or representatives of the gods, while others argue that he may have viewed them as a potential ______.
Some accounts suggest that Montezuma initially believed the Spanish to be gods or representatives of the gods, while others argue that he may have viewed them as a potential ______.
threat
In 1519, Montezuma was taken captive by the Spanish, who sought to control the Aztec Empire through ______.
In 1519, Montezuma was taken captive by the Spanish, who sought to control the Aztec Empire through ______.
Montezuma's actions during the Spanish conquest are controversial and ______.
Montezuma's actions during the Spanish conquest are controversial and ______.
Montezuma died in 1520 under ______ circumstances.
Montezuma died in 1520 under ______ circumstances.
What role did Montezuma play in religious ceremonies and rituals?
What role did Montezuma play in religious ceremonies and rituals?
How did Montezuma initially perceive the Spanish conquistadors?
How did Montezuma initially perceive the Spanish conquistadors?
What was the outcome of Montezuma's capture by the Spanish in 1519?
What was the outcome of Montezuma's capture by the Spanish in 1519?
What was Montezuma's role in the fall of the Aztec Empire?
What was Montezuma's role in the fall of the Aztec Empire?
How did Montezuma's death occur?
How did Montezuma's death occur?
What kind of authority did Montezuma hold as the emperor?
What kind of authority did Montezuma hold as the emperor?