Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire

The video explores the Spanish conquest of the New World, starting with Columbus' discovery and the establishment of Spanish control in the Caribbean. It details Cortes' expedition to Mexico, his alliances with local tribes, and the eventual capture of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. The narrative covers the capture of Moctezuma, the rebellion in Tenochtitlan, and the final defeat of the Aztecs, highlighting the role of disease in the Spanish victory.

Who commissioned Hernán Cortés to make contact with the natives in Mexico?

• Moctezuma II

• Diego Velázquez de Cuellar

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the name of the island where Cortés first landed and met a shipwreck survivor?

• Hispaniola

• Veracruz

• Cuba

• Cozumel

How did Cortés avoid prosecution for defying Velázquez's orders?

• By bribing officials

• By reporting directly to the Spanish crown

• By fleeing to another country

• By forming an alliance with the Aztecs

Which city did Cortés and his allies take without any resistance?

• Veracruz

• Cholula

• Cozumel

• Tenochtitlan

What did Moctezuma allegedly pledge to Cortés upon his arrival in Tenochtitlan?

• A large sum of gold

• His loyalty to the king of Spain

• Military support

• A peace treaty

Who sent a force to capture Cortés for violating orders?

• Cuauhtémoc

• Moctezuma II

• Diego Velázquez de Cuellar

• Francisco Pizarro

What led to the open rebellion in Tenochtitlan after Cortés returned?

• Cortés' arrest

• Moctezuma's death

• A smallpox epidemic

• Massacre of Aztec nobility in the great temple

Where did the surviving Spanish find refuge after their hurried retreat?

• Cozumel

• Veracruz

• Tlaxcala

• Cholula

What was the fate of the Aztec capital after the final conquest?

• It was handed over to the Tlaxcalans

• It was destroyed and the surviving Aztecs were cast out

• It was preserved as a historical site

• It became a Spanish military base

What played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica?

• Superior numbers

• Advanced weaponry

• Disease

• Diplomacy