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Who was the Aztec emperor during the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
Who was the Aztec emperor during the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
- Moctezuma II (correct)
- Alvarado
- Cortés
- La Malinche
What strategic advantage did Cortés use to secure an alliance with the Tlaxcala?
What strategic advantage did Cortés use to secure an alliance with the Tlaxcala?
- Smallpox epidemic among the Tlaxcala
- Superior military technology
- Strategic positioning of his troops (correct)
- Promise of great wealth
What event led to the sudden drawing of swords and the deaths of around 3,000 people, including many Aztec nobles?
What event led to the sudden drawing of swords and the deaths of around 3,000 people, including many Aztec nobles?
- The Spanish arrival in Mexico
- The Feast of Toxcatl (correct)
- The sack of Cholula
- The meeting between Moctezuma and Cortés
Who did Cortés initially task with exploration and trade before leading the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
Who did Cortés initially task with exploration and trade before leading the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
Cortés used language as a tool, with translators La Malinche and ______ de Aguilar.
Cortés used language as a tool, with translators La Malinche and ______ de Aguilar.
Cortés arrived in Mexico and asked about Moctezuma's wealth, leading to the emperor's ______.
Cortés arrived in Mexico and asked about Moctezuma's wealth, leading to the emperor's ______.
Cortés accused Moctezuma of ______ and made him a prisoner.
Cortés accused Moctezuma of ______ and made him a prisoner.
Alvarado and his troops entered the temple grounds during an Aztec festival with little initial ______.
Alvarado and his troops entered the temple grounds during an Aztec festival with little initial ______.
Cortés left Cuba with 530 European soldiers, 16 horses, war dogs, and ______.
Cortés left Cuba with 530 European soldiers, 16 horses, war dogs, and ______.
Cortés received information about potential allies in the Aztec Empire, including the ______.
Cortés received information about potential allies in the Aztec Empire, including the ______.
Cortés founded a town, Villa Rica de La Vera Cruz, to justify his ______.
Cortés founded a town, Villa Rica de La Vera Cruz, to justify his ______.
Tensions rose between the Spanish and Mexica people, culminating in fear during the Feast of ______.
Tensions rose between the Spanish and Mexica people, culminating in fear during the Feast of ______.
Cortés led the Spanish conquest, starting in 1519. Cortés was initially tasked with exploration and trade but was replaced as ______.
Cortés led the Spanish conquest, starting in 1519. Cortés was initially tasked with exploration and trade but was replaced as ______.
Cortés used language as a tool, with translators La Malinche and Gerónimo de ______.
Cortés used language as a tool, with translators La Malinche and Gerónimo de ______.
Cortés accused Moctezuma of treason and made him a ______.
Cortés accused Moctezuma of treason and made him a ______.
Conquistadors took strategic positions, blocking exits and surprising the crowd, leading to the sudden drawing of swords and the deaths of around 3,000 people, including many Aztec ______.
Conquistadors took strategic positions, blocking exits and surprising the crowd, leading to the sudden drawing of swords and the deaths of around 3,000 people, including many Aztec ______.
Study Notes
- The Conquest of Mexico occurred due to the clash of Spanish and Aztec Empires.
- Moctezuma II was the Aztec emperor since 1502, during which the empire reached its peak.
- Hernán Cortés led the Spanish conquest, starting in 1519.
- Cortés was initially tasked with exploration and trade but was replaced as Caudillo.
- He left Cuba with 530 European soldiers, 16 horses, war dogs, and cannons.
- Cortés used language as a tool, with translators La Malinche and Gerónimo de Aguilar.
- Cortés arrived in Mexico and asked about Moctezuma's wealth, leading to the emperor's uncertainty.
- Cortés received information about potential allies in the Aztec Empire, including the Tlaxcala.
- Cortés founded a town, Villa Rica de La Vera Cruz, to justify his actions.
- Cortés entered Tlaxcala, securing an alliance with less than 5% Spanish soldiers.
- Moctezuma continued to meet Cortés, bringing gifts, but Cortés suspected a conspiracy.
- Cortés sacked Cholula, killing thousands and causing fear among the Mexica people.
- Cortés accused Moctezuma of treason and made him a prisoner.
- Tensions rose between the Spanish and Mexica people, culminating in fear during the Feast of Toxcatl.- Alvarado and his troops entered the temple grounds during a Aztec festival with little initial recognition.
- Conquistadors took strategic positions, blocking exits and surprising the crowd, leading to the sudden drawing of swords and the deaths of around 3,000 people, including many Aztec nobles.
- Moctezuma and a few survivors remained, as madness and counter-attacks ensued.
- Cortés emerged victorious in a coastal battle, absorbing enemy soldiers into his own army.
- Entering Tenochtitlan, Cortés learned of Alvarado's actions and was soon surrounded and besieged, with the people rallying behind.
- Moctezuma's brother, Cuitláhuac, had been planning the resistance for some time.
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Test your knowledge of the Spanish conquest of Mexico and the clash between Hernán Cortés and Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II.
