The Conquest of Tenochtitlan

The video explores the history of Mexico City, built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Empire's capital. It details the rise of the Aztec Empire under Moctezuma, the arrival of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, and his strategic alliances with native peoples like the Tlaxcalteca. The narrative follows Cortés' journey to Tenochtitlan, his interactions with Moctezuma, and the eventual conflict that led to Moctezuma's imprisonment and the fall of Tenochtitlan. The Spanish colonization brought significant cultural changes, including the spread of Catholicism and smallpox, which devastated native populations. The video highlights the lasting impact of this historical clash, visible in Mexico City's unique blend of Aztec and Spanish influences.

What was the original name of the city that Mexico City is built upon?

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Tlaxcala

• Cozumel

Who was the emperor of the Aztec Empire during the arrival of the Spanish?

• Hernán Cortés

• Moctezuma

• Cuauhtémoc

• Diego de Velazquez

Which native group did Cortés ally with against the Aztecs?

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

• Tlaxcalteca

What did Moctezuma initially believe about the Spanish explorers?

• They were enemies

• They were allies

• They were gods

• They were traders

What action did Cortés take to try to control Tenochtitlan?

• He formed a treaty

• He fled the city

• He imprisoned Moctezuma

• He built a fort

Who was sent to arrest Cortés for exceeding his authority?

• Juan de Grijalva

• Francisco Pizarro

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Diego de Velazquez

What was the fate of Moctezuma during the conflict?

• He was exiled

• He surrendered

• He was killed

• He escaped

What disease did the Spanish bring that devastated native populations?

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Malaria

• Cholera

What cultural elements did the Spanish introduce to Mexico?

• Catholicism and the Spanish language

• Hinduism and yoga

• Buddhism and silk

• Islam and spices

What is a visible result of the Aztec and Spanish clash in modern Mexico?

• Complete Spanish dominance

• Complete Aztec dominance

• A blend of Aztec and Spanish culture

• Isolation from global influences