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Who led the Spanish conquistadors that conquered the Aztec Empire?
Who led the Spanish conquistadors that conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
The Aztecs initially viewed the Spanish as gods.
The Aztecs initially viewed the Spanish as gods.
True (A)
What was one main reason for the fall of the Aztec Empire?
What was one main reason for the fall of the Aztec Empire?
- Promise of wealth from the Aztecs
- Support from all native tribes
- Superior Spanish technology (correct)
- Strong Aztec military tactics
What types of diseases did the Spanish bring that affected the Aztec Empire?
What types of diseases did the Spanish bring that affected the Aztec Empire?
The Spanish laid siege to the Aztec capital, __________, in 1521.
The Spanish laid siege to the Aztec capital, __________, in 1521.
Which of the following factors contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire?
Which of the following factors contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire?
What city did the Spanish build on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
What city did the Spanish build on the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Who led the Spanish conquistadors that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire?
Who led the Spanish conquistadors that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire?
The Aztecs initially viewed the Spanish as gods.
The Aztecs initially viewed the Spanish as gods.
What was one significant advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs?
What was one significant advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs?
What was the name of the Aztec capital that was eventually besieged?
What was the name of the Aztec capital that was eventually besieged?
The diseases brought by the Spanish included ______ and influenza.
The diseases brought by the Spanish included ______ and influenza.
In what year did the Spanish lay siege to Tenochtitlan?
In what year did the Spanish lay siege to Tenochtitlan?
Match the causes of the fall of the Aztec Empire with their descriptions:
Match the causes of the fall of the Aztec Empire with their descriptions:
What event marked the end of the Aztec civilization?
What event marked the end of the Aztec civilization?
Study Notes
Arrival of the Spanish
- In 1519, Hernán Cortés and his army arrived in Mexico seeking wealth.
- Initially welcomed as gods by the Aztecs but soon revealed their conquering intentions.
Superior Technology
- Spanish had advanced technology, including horses, guns, and cannons, which were unfamiliar to the Aztecs.
- Armor and steel swords provided the Spanish with a significant advantage in combat.
Alliance with Native Tribes
- Spanish formed alliances with indigenous tribes opposed to Aztec rule.
- These tribes, resentful of the Aztecs, assisted the Spanish in launching attacks on Tenochtitlan.
Disease
- European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, decimated the Aztec population due to lack of immunity.
- Widespread illness contributed to the weakening of the Aztec Empire.
Siege of Tenochtitlan
- In 1521, the Spanish laid siege to Tenochtitlan, cutting off supply routes and trapping the Aztecs.
- Prolonged fighting, famine, and disease ultimately led to the Aztecs' defeat.
Aftermath
- The Spanish destroyed much of Tenochtitlan and established Mexico City on its ruins.
- The fall of the Aztec Empire marked a pivotal transition to Spanish colonization in Mexico, ending an advanced civilization.
Arrival of the Spanish
- In 1519, Hernán Cortés and his army arrived in Mexico seeking wealth.
- Initially welcomed as gods by the Aztecs but soon revealed their conquering intentions.
Superior Technology
- Spanish had advanced technology, including horses, guns, and cannons, which were unfamiliar to the Aztecs.
- Armor and steel swords provided the Spanish with a significant advantage in combat.
Alliance with Native Tribes
- Spanish formed alliances with indigenous tribes opposed to Aztec rule.
- These tribes, resentful of the Aztecs, assisted the Spanish in launching attacks on Tenochtitlan.
Disease
- European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, decimated the Aztec population due to lack of immunity.
- Widespread illness contributed to the weakening of the Aztec Empire.
Siege of Tenochtitlan
- In 1521, the Spanish laid siege to Tenochtitlan, cutting off supply routes and trapping the Aztecs.
- Prolonged fighting, famine, and disease ultimately led to the Aztecs' defeat.
Aftermath
- The Spanish destroyed much of Tenochtitlan and established Mexico City on its ruins.
- The fall of the Aztec Empire marked a pivotal transition to Spanish colonization in Mexico, ending an advanced civilization.
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Explore the significant events and reasons that led to the downfall of the powerful Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica. This quiz delves into the arrival of Spanish conquistadors and their interactions with the Aztecs. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in history.
