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The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire
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Who led a small group of Spaniards to the Mexican mainland in 1519?

  • Christopher Columbus
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Francisco Pizarro
  • Hernán Cortés (correct)

    • What did the Spaniards do after four months on the coast?

  • Collected information about the Aztec capital (correct)
  • Returned to Spain
  • Explored the surrounding islands
  • Established a settlement

    • Who did the Spaniards form alliances with?

  • The Incas
  • The Mayans
  • The Aztecs
  • The Tlaxcalans (correct)

    • What did Montezuma give to the Spaniards when they arrived at the capital city?

    <p>A necklace of pearls and cut glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who referred to Cortés as 'Malinche'?

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

    What challenges did the Spaniards face during their march to Tenochtitlán?

    <p>They fought several skirmishes with hostile Indians, particularly those of the Tlaxcala region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Moctezuma try to persuade the invaders to do?

    <p>He tried to persuade them to turn back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Cortés and his men meet with when they arrived at the capital city?

    <p>They met with Montezuma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Cortés and his men find impressive when they reached the market place?

    <p>They were amazed by the large number of people and merchandise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Montezuma instruct Cortés to look at?

    <p>He instructed Cortés to look at the great market-place and the three causeways leading into Mexico.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico

    • Hernán Cortés led a small group of Spaniards to the Mexican mainland in 1519.
    • After four months on the coast, the Spaniards marched inland to the capital city, Tenochtitlán.

    Alliances and Gifts

    • The Spaniards formed alliances with local tribes who were dissatisfied with the Aztec rule.
    • Montezuma gave the Spaniards gold, jewels, and other precious items when they arrived at the capital city.

    Cortés and Moctezuma

    • The natives referred to Cortés as 'Malinche', which was also the name of his interpreter.
    • The Spaniards faced challenges such as disease, hunger, and treacherous terrain during their march to Tenochtitlán.
    • Moctezuma tried to persuade the invaders to leave the city and return to the coast.

    Arrival at the Capital City

    • When Cortés and his men arrived at the capital city, they met with Moctezuma, the Aztec emperor.
    • The market place, with its vibrant colors, exotic produce, and bustling activity, impressed Cortés and his men.
    • Montezuma instructed Cortés to look at the temple where the Aztecs worshiped their gods.

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