Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs - 3 Minute History

The video covers the Spanish discovery of the New World and the subsequent conquests led by Hernán Cortés. It details the establishment of European settlements, Cortés's defiance of orders, and his alliances with local tribes. The narrative follows the conflicts with the Aztec Empire, including the capture of Tenochtitlan and the eventual Spanish victory. The aftermath of the conquest, including the spread of disease and the establishment of Mexico City, is also discussed.

What was Hernán Cortés initially commissioned to do by the Spanish governor of Cuba?

• Establish a new settlement in Cuba

• Make contact with the natives in Mexico

• Conquer the Aztec Empire

• Explore the Caribbean Sea

Which city did Cortés and his allies take without resistance?

• Cholula

• Tenochtitlan

• Cozumel

• Veracruz

What event led to the open rebellion in Tenochtitlan?

• The arrival of Pánfilo de Narváez

• The massacre of Aztec nobility in the Great Temple

• The destruction of Cholula

• Cortés's arrest of Moctezuma

How did the Spanish finally manage to capture Tenochtitlan?

• Through a surprise attack during a festival

• By besieging the city and cutting off supplies

• With the help of the Tarascan

• By forming an alliance with the Aztecs

What was a significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Indigenous populations?

• Superior numbers

• Advanced weaponry

• Strategic alliances

• Disease