Conquest of Mexico & Peru

Where was Hernan Cortes born?

• Medellin, Spain

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Hispaniola

Who was the Emperor of the Aztec empire when Cortes arrived in Tenochtitlan?

• Moctezuma

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Montezuma

• Jose

What event is known as the 'sad night'?

• The siege of Tenochtitlan

• The massacre of priests

• The rioting crowds

• The Spanish retreat from the city

__________ was a tax that was paid to the Aztecs in good or services. They demanded this after they conquered people.

• Empire

• Josh Allen

• Tenochtitlan

• Tribute

The word "conquistador" comes from a Spanish word which means:

• corn

• to rule

• a battle

• to conquer

How did Cortes strengthen his army as he headed towards Tenochtitlan?

• He made his army exercise each day to get stronger.

• He fed them only the best food so they would get bigger and stronger.

• He forced others to join his army and fight against the Aztecs.

• He persuaded other people who disliked the Aztecs to join him.

What strategies did Hernan Cortes use to conquer Mexico?

• Made alliances with the Aztecs' enemies.

• Imprisoned Montezuma II.

• Took advantage of the Aztecs' warm welcome.

• He did not use any strategies.

Columbus believed that he had been exploring the coast of ____.

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• South America

What caused the most Native American deaths in Mexico after the arrival of Cortés?

• Spanish weapons

• starvation

• smallpox

• poisoned water

What is Francisco Pizarro known for?

• He conquered the Inca Empire.

• He was the first European to reach the Mississippi River.

• He established a major trading center in central Mexico.

• He was the first European to travel around the southern tip of South America.