Hernan Cortes Quiz

Where was Hernan Cortes born?

• Hispaniola

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Medellin, Spain

In which year did Hernan Cortes establish Veracruz?

• 1518

• 1521

• 1504

• 1511

Who did Hernan Cortes meet when he arrived in the capital of the Aztec empire?

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Cuban governor

• Moctezuma

• Montezuma

What happened during the 'noche triste'?

• Spanish were driven from the city

• Cortes conquered Tenochtitlan

• Cortes was killed

• Cortes was taken hostage

When did Hernan Cortes become the captain general of New Spain?

• 1521

• 1523

• 1511

• 1504