Key Figures in Spanish-Mexica War
Was from Aztec-Maya frontier and bilingual, “gifted” to Spanish, had a child with Cortes
Who is Malintzin?
Being "gifted" and sexual servitude
How were women treated during the conquista?
When the Mexica drove the Spanish out of Tenochtitlan
What is the Noche Triste?
Sent by Velazquez to stop Cortes in Mexico
Who is Panfilo de Narvaez?
Negation of asymmetrical power relations
What is resistance?
Event initiated by Tlaxcalans as payback for breaking alliance
What is the Cholula massacre?
Left in command of Tenochtitlan
Who is Pedro de Alvarado?
Trickery, disease, appeasement, prophesy
What is imagery of the conquista?
Started in Tlaxcala and moved to Texcoco using portable brigantines
What is the naval battle on the lakes?
Went with Cortes to Veracruz and helped win over Narvaez’s men
Who is Gonzalo de Sandoval?
Symbol of the Spanish not being able to return to Spain, forced to conquer
What is the myth of burning boats?
Occurred on July 7, 1520 and Santiago Mataindios came and saved the day
What is the Battle of Otumba?