The Fall Of Tenochtitlan

The Fall Of Tenochtitlan

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What year did Tenochtitlan fall?

Back

August 13, 1521.

2.

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Front

Who were the main Spanish conquerors who attacked the city?

Back

Hernán Cortés

3.

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Front

Who was the ruler of the Mexicas when Tenochtitlan fell?

Back

Cuauhtémoc

4.

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Front

Why did the Spanish want to conquer Tenochtitlan?

Back

The Spanish wanted gold, land, and power, and they also wanted to spread Christianity.

5.

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Front

What was Tenochtitlan like before the conquest?

Back

Tenochtitlan was a large, beautiful city built on an island, with canals, temples, and markets.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role did the Tlaxcalans play in the fall of Tenochtitlan?

Back

The Tlaxcalans were enemies of the Mexicas and helped the Spanish fight against them.

7.

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Front

How did Moctezuma II die?

Back

Historians are not sure, but he either died from Spanish attacks or was killed by his own people.

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