Cortes and the Aztecs Flashcard

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Who was Montezuma?

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Montezuma was the emperor of the Aztec Empire when Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico.

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What did Montezuma send to the Spanish soldiers?

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Montezuma sent gifts of gold to the Spanish soldiers in an attempt to persuade them to leave.

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How many Spaniards traveled with Cortés?

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Cortés traveled with 600 well-armed Spaniards.

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What were conquistadors primarily seeking?

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Conquistadors were primarily seeking riches and were willing to fight for them.

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What happened to Montezuma after Cortés was welcomed to Tenochtitlan?

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Cortés took Montezuma as a prisoner after being welcomed to Tenochtitlan.

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Did the conquistadors return after fleeing from the Aztecs?

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Yes, the conquistadors returned after initially fleeing from the Aztecs.

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What was Tenochtitlan?

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Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco.

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What is a conquistador?

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A conquistador is a Spanish explorer and soldier who sought to conquer new territories for Spain.

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What was the main reason for the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs?

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The main reason for the Spanish conquest was the desire for wealth, land, and power.

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What role did alliances play in Cortés' conquest?

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Cortés formed alliances with other indigenous groups who were enemies of the Aztecs, which helped him in his conquest.