Cortes Review

Who was Hernan Cortes?

• The conquistador who conquered the Incas

• The conquistador who conquered the Aztecs

• The Governor of Hispaniola

• The leader of the Aztecs

What motivated Cortes?

• Gold

• Power

• Glory for Spain

• All of the above

Who was Velasquez?

• The Governor of Hispaniola

• The leader of the Aztecs

• The leader of the Incas

• The King of Spain

Which virus killed thousands of Aztecs

• Covid 19

• Tuberculosis

• Smallpox

• Pneumonia

What was the name of the Aztec Capital City?

• Mexico City

• Machu Picchu

• Tenochtitlan

• Santiago

Who was the artist that painted the picture, 'The Arrival' depicting Cortes' arrival in Mexico?

• Frida Kahlo

• Rembrant

• Diego Rivera

• Carlos Mendez

Who was the leader of the Aztecs?

• Cortes

• Pizarro

• Montezuma

• Velasquez

What is another word for losing a battle?

• defeated

• looted

• wounded

• countryside

What did Cortes do to Tenochtitlan?

• He kept it safe

• He looted it and destroyed it

• He made beautiful statues to the Aztecs

• He built a stadium and water park

Why did Spain think Cortes was a hero?

• He ruined the forests in Mexico

• He saved the animals from being eaten

• He sent gold, silver and gems back to Spain which made them rich

• He saved the Aztecs from getting smallpox