Cortes and the Aztecs Quiz

How old was Hernan Cortes when he traveled to the "New World" from Spain?

• 16

• 18

• 20

• 22

True or False: Conquistadors went to find riches, and were not afraid to fight for them.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.3

How many well-armed Spaniards traveled with Cortes?

• 100

• 300

• 600

• 900

True or False: The Aztec emperor Montezuma sent them gifts of gold to try to make the Spanish soldiers go away.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

What did Cortes do after he was welcomed to Tenochtitlan?

• Took Montezuma as a prisoner.

• Followed Montezuma's lead.

• Became a prisoner himself.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.3

Why did Cortes leave Tenochtitlan in April 1520?

• To search for gold.

• To recruit more soldiers for his army.

• To fight off a rival group of conquistadors who also wanted to rule Tenochtitlan.

True or False: While Cortes was gone, his army lived peacefully with the Aztecs.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.3

After the Aztecs fought back, the conquistadors had to flee. Did they ever return?

• Yes

• No

True or False: The Aztec Empire became a part of New Spain, and the Spanish were in control.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.3

Cortes was a bold, ruthless leader who was only interested in making himself rich. He brought great wealth to Spain, but left the local people with very little. Local leaders were controlled by the Spanish. Do you agree with Cortes's choices?

• Yes, taking over the Empire and being wealthy was worth it.

• No, Cortes's decisions hurt too many people and it was not worth it.

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CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B