Aztecs And Hernan Cortes
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Where did Hernan Cortes set sail from in the year 1518?
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Italy
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Spain
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India
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Mexico
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Explore the historical conquest of Mexico in this quiz titled 'Aztecs and Hernan Cortes'. Assess your knowledge on Hernan Cortes' journey from Spain, his motives, and key events like the burning of Cholula. Understand pivotal interactions and battles that shaped this era.
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What was Hernan Cortes' main reason for goin to Mexico?
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To go to Cancun.
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To find treasure.
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To trade with Indians.
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To colonize for Spain.
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A. To colonize for Spain.Explanation
Cortes was sent to find new land to claim for SpainRate this question:
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Hernan Cortes was supposed to go on the expedition to Mexico.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The man who funded the expedition (Velázquez) told Cortes he wasn't allowed to go on it because of an old problem between them. Cortes ignored Velázquez and went on the expedition anyway.Rate this question:
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The ruler of Tenochtitlan wanted to meet Cortes.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The ruler did not want to meet Cotes. When Cortes asked to talk to him he declined.Rate this question:
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What city did Cortes and his army burn down?
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Tijuana
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Tenochtitlan
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Cholula
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Cancun
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A. CholulaExplanation
Cortes burnt this city down to make the people in Tenochtitlan scared of what was to come.Rate this question:
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When Velázquez sent troops to fight Cortes what happened?
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Cortes lost.
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Cortes surrendered and went back to Spain.
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Cortes won.
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There was no fight.
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A. Cortes won.Explanation
Cortes won the battle, and stayed in Mexico attempting to gain control of the Aztecs.Rate this question:
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Cortes grew his army by making treaties with local Indians.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Cortes got most of his army from local Indians.Rate this question:
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How did Cortes gain control of the Aztecs?
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He bought them.
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He kidnapped the ruler and told him to swear a truths with Charles V.
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They gave him power.
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He sacrificed his men for the Aztecs gods.
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A. He kidnapped the ruler and told him to swear a truths with Charles V.Explanation
Cortes took the ruler and used him as a gateway to power.Rate this question:
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Cortes was met with gold and gifts when he entered Tenochtitlan.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
When Cortes entered the city the Aztecs greeted them with gifts because they thought he was one of the gods they worshiped.Rate this question:
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What happened to Spain after the conqeur of all the civilizations in modern North America and South America. Give a 2-3 sentance response.
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