Hernán Cortés and the Aztec Empire

What year did Hernán Cortés land on the coast of modern-day Mexico?

• 1519

• 1521

• 1492

• 1500

What psychological impact did the Spanish harquebuses have on the Aztec warriors?

• Fear and confusion

• Admiration and respect

• Indifference

• Curiosity and interest

What was the main reason the Aztec Empire was not loved by the smaller city-states and tribes?

• Heavy taxes and human sacrifice

• Lack of resources

• Poor leadership

• Geographical isolation

How many soldiers accompanied Hernán Cortés on his mission?

• 500

• 1000

• 200

• 750

What did the Aztecs perceive a man on horseback as?

• A terrifying, four-legged beast

• A divine messenger

• A harmless creature

• A mythical figure

What strategic decision did the Tlaxcalans make when they encountered Cortés?

• They decided to fight against the Spanish.

• They chose to remain neutral.

• They joined the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs.

• They fled to another region.

How did the smallpox epidemic affect the Aztec leadership structure?

• It strengthened their leadership.

• It had no effect on their leadership.

• It destroyed their leadership structure.

• It led to the creation of a new leadership.

What was the size of Cortés's army after the Tlaxcalans joined him?

• 500 Spaniards

• Thousands of skilled native warriors

• 1000 soldiers

• 2000 soldiers

What was the role of domesticated animals in the spread of diseases to the Americas?

• They had no role in disease spread.

• They were a source of immunity.

• They facilitated the spread of diseases like smallpox.

• They prevented the spread of diseases.

What was the impact of the smallpox epidemic on the morale of the Aztec people?

• It boosted their morale.

• It had no impact on their morale.

• It shattered their morale.

• It led to increased resistance.