Aztecs And Hernan Cortes

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

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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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Cortes got most of his army from local Indians.

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  • 3. 

    How did Cortes gain control of the Aztecs?

    • He bought them.

    • He kidnapped the ruler and told him to swear a truths with Charles V.

    • They gave him power.

    • He sacrificed his men for the Aztecs gods.

    Correct Answer
    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.

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  • 4. 

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

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • India

    • Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Spain
    Explanation
    Cortes set sail from Spain.

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  • 5. 

    When Velázquez sent troops to fight Cortes what happened?

    • Cortes lost.

    • Cortes surrendered and went back to Spain.

    • Cortes won.

    • There was no fight.

    Correct Answer
    A. Cortes won.
    Explanation
    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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?

    • To go to Cancun.

    • To find treasure.

    • To trade with Indians.

    • To colonize for Spain.

    Correct Answer
    A. To colonize for Spain.
    Explanation
    Cortes was sent to find new land to claim for Spain

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  • 8. 

    The ruler of Tenochtitlan wanted to meet Cortes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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?

    • Tijuana

    • Tenochtitlan

    • Cholula

    • Cancun

    Correct Answer
    A. Cholula
    Explanation
    Cortes burnt this city down to make the people in Tenochtitlan scared of what was to come.

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  • 10. 

    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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