Aztecs And Hernan Cortes

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1. Cortes was met with gold and gifts when he entered Tenochtitlan.

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When Cortes entered the city the Aztecs greeted them with gifts because they thought he was one of the gods they worshiped.

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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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2. Cortes grew his army by making treaties with local Indians.

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Cortes got most of his army from local Indians.

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3. How did Cortes gain control of the Aztecs?

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Cortes took the ruler and used him as a gateway to power.

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4. Where did Hernan Cortes set sail from in the year 1518?

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Cortes set sail from Spain.

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5. When Velázquez sent troops to fight Cortes what happened?

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Cortes won the battle, and stayed in Mexico attempting to gain control of the Aztecs.

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6. Hernan Cortes was supposed to go on the expedition to Mexico.

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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.

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7. What was Hernan Cortes' main reason for goin to Mexico?

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Cortes was sent to find new land to claim for Spain

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8. The ruler of Tenochtitlan wanted to meet Cortes.

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The ruler did not want to meet Cotes. When Cortes asked to talk to him he declined.

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9. What city did Cortes and his army burn down?

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Cortes burnt this city down to make the people in Tenochtitlan scared of what was to come.

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10. Match these options to the number in which it happened. Example. Cortes setting sail from Spain-------------1
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Cortes was met with gold and gifts when he entered Tenochtitlan.
Cortes grew his army by making treaties with local Indians.
How did Cortes gain control of the Aztecs?
Where did Hernan Cortes set sail from in the year 1518?
When Velázquez sent troops to fight Cortes what happened?
Hernan Cortes was supposed to go on the expedition to Mexico.
What was Hernan Cortes' main reason for goin to Mexico?
The ruler of Tenochtitlan wanted to meet Cortes.
What city did Cortes and his army burn down?
Match these options to the number in which it happened....
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