Explorers and the Aztec Empire

Who was Hernán Cortés?

• A Spanish explorer and conquistador

• A French king

• An Aztec warrior

• An English sailor

Describe the size of Cortés’s army and expedition.

• 100 men, 5 horses

• 600 men, 16 horses

• 200 men, 10 horses

• 500 men, 20 horses

Who was Malinche?

• A Spanish queen

• An Aztec goddess

• A young Indian woman

• A Mayan king

What did the Aztecs sacrifice to their gods each year?

• Animals

• Crops

• Thousands of captives

• Gold

What did Malinche help arrange with the conquered peoples?

• A festival

• An alliance

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

What was the capital of the Aztec empire?

• Tenochtitlán

• Mexico City

• Chichen Itza

• Teotihuacan

What did the Spanish want to convert the Aztecs to?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Judaism

What did Cortés compel Moctezuma to do?

• Fight against the Spanish

• Sign over his land and treasure

• Leave Tenochtitlán

• Become a Spanish ally

What did the Spanish see more of as they remained in the city?

• Aztec culture

• Aztec treasure

• Aztec architecture

• Aztec food

What did Cortés do after hearing about Tenochtitlán?

• He turned back

• He became more determined to reach it

• He sent gifts to the Aztecs

• He asked for help from other explorers