Quiz on Hernán Cortés

What did Hernán Cortés conquer in 1521?

• The Inca Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Aztec Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Where was Hernán Cortés born?

• Madrid, Spain

• Medellín, Spain

• Mexico City, Mexico

• Lisbon, Portugal

What role did Hernán Cortés have in Cuba?

• Soldier

• Governor

• Mayor-Judge

• Explorer

Who was the governor that became suspicious of Cortés?

• Diego Velásquez

• Charles V

• Juan de Grijalba

• Montezuma II

What did Cortés do to prevent retreat?

• Formed alliances

• Hid all the maps

• Built a fortress

• Destroyed his ships

Who did Cortés capture in Tenochtitlán?

• Charles V

• Diego Velásquez

• Montezuma II

• Juan de Grijalba

What helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?

• Magic

• Diseases like smallpox

• Large army

• Advanced weapons

What title was Hernán Cortés given by King Charles V?

• Marquis del Valle

• Governor of New Spain

• Duke of Havana

• Emperor of Mexico

Where did Hernán Cortés die?

• Near Seville, Spain

• On the sea

• In Cuba

• Mexico City, Mexico

What year did Hernán Cortés sail for Hispaniola?

• 1504

• 1492

• 1485

• 1500