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Who led a small group of Spaniards to the Mexican mainland in 1519?
Who led a small group of Spaniards to the Mexican mainland in 1519?
What did the Spaniards do after four months on the coast?
What did the Spaniards do after four months on the coast?
Who did the Spaniards form alliances with?
Who did the Spaniards form alliances with?
What did Montezuma give to the Spaniards when they arrived at the capital city?
What did Montezuma give to the Spaniards when they arrived at the capital city?
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Who referred to Cortés as 'Malinche'?
Who referred to Cortés as 'Malinche'?
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What challenges did the Spaniards face during their march to Tenochtitlán?
What challenges did the Spaniards face during their march to Tenochtitlán?
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What did Moctezuma try to persuade the invaders to do?
What did Moctezuma try to persuade the invaders to do?
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Who did Cortés and his men meet with when they arrived at the capital city?
Who did Cortés and his men meet with when they arrived at the capital city?
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What did Cortés and his men find impressive when they reached the market place?
What did Cortés and his men find impressive when they reached the market place?
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What did Montezuma instruct Cortés to look at?
What did Montezuma instruct Cortés to look at?
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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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Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of Mexico: Test Your Knowledge on the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire
