Hernán Cortés and the Conquest of the Aztec Empire

Where did Hernán Cortés receive his education in law?

• Seville

• Madrid

• Salamanca

• Barcelona

What was the primary goal of Cortés' expedition from Cuba?

• To find a new trade route

• To explore unknown territories

• To recover from previous setbacks

• To establish a new colony

Which tribe became the main allies of the Spaniards during the conquest?

• The Incas

• The Mayans

• The Tlaxcaltecs

• The Aztecs

What was the outcome of the Battle of Sensler?

• The Spaniards retreated

• The Aztecs surrendered

• Cortés' fleet was destroyed

• The Spaniards formed new alliances

How did the Spaniards manage to capture Moctezuma?

• By forming an alliance with him

• Through a surprise attack

• By negotiating a peace treaty

• By kidnapping him

What event is referred to as the 'Noche Triste'?

• The capture of Moctezuma

• The retreat from Tenochtitlan

• The final siege of Tenochtitlan

• The arrival of Velasquez's men

What strategy did Cortés use in the final siege of Tenochtitlan?

• A surprise night raid

• A direct assault on the city

• An amphibious attack with brigantines

• A prolonged blockade

What factor significantly contributed to the Aztec surrender?

• Internal conflicts

• New diseases

• Lack of weapons

• Loss of leadership

Who was the last Aztec emperor captured by the Spaniards?

• Cuauhtémoc

• Cuitláhuac

• Itzcoatl

• Moctezuma II

What was the significance of the Battle of Otumba?

• It marked the end of the Aztec Empire

• It was a decisive victory for the Spaniards

• It led to the capture of Moctezuma

• It resulted in a peace treaty