3.2 The Conquistadores

What was Hernán Cortés' role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Explorer

• Merchant

• Doctor

• Astronomer

What factor contributed to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Friendly relations with the Aztec nobles

• Lack of resistance from the Aztecs

• Superior weapons and alliances

• Lack of Spanish presence in the region

What frame of reference influenced the Spanish actions during the conquest?

• European perspective

• Aztec perspective

• Neutral perspective

• Spanish perspective

What unexpected factor contributed to the Aztec defeat?

• Lack of leadership among the Aztecs

• Alliance with other native groups

• Introduction of new weapons by the Spanish

• Spread of European diseases

What effect did European diseases have on the native populations?

• Strengthened their resistance

• Led to the formation of new alliances

• Weakened their ability to resist

• Had no impact on their population

What did the surviving natives have to endure after the Spanish conquest?

• Leadership roles in the Spanish empire

• Forced labor and enslavement

• Equal rights and opportunities

• Freedom and independence

What drove Spain's rivals in Europe to send explorers to the Americas?

• Fear of Spanish dominance

• Desire for peace and cooperation

• Lack of interest in the Americas

• Search for new trade routes

What did the Spanish create in the Americas as a result of their success?

• New alliances with native groups

• New empires and vast wealth

• Isolation from other European powers

• Peaceful coexistence with the natives

What was the main reason for the Spanish conquest's lasting effect on the native populations of Mexico?

• Spread of European diseases

• Introduction of new technologies

• Cultural exchange and cooperation

• Establishment of trade routes

What was the new capital built by Cortés after capturing Tenochtitlán?

• Tenochtitlán 2.0

• Mexico City

• Cortésville

• Aztec City