a disease that causes a high fever and often death

a surprise attack

someone held against his or her own will in exchange for something

Responsible for more deaths of the Aztec people than Spanish weapons

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztec

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca in South America

Explored Panama looking for a golden empire, but never found it.

Incan ruler

Aztec ruler

Maya woman, who provided information about the Aztec to Cortes