AZTEC
By 1500 the Aztec had conquered most of Meso-America for the glory of which god?
HUITZILOPOCHTLI
Moctezuma’s decisions were made within a worldview that saw everything as being affected by these.
THE GODS
Once part of the Triple Alliance, this city-state decided to ally with the Spanish.
TEXCOCO
When taking over city-states, Cortes would first have this class of Aztecs killed to scare the people.
THE NOBILITY
In the early 1500’s Spain established ports on this island, not far from the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
CUBA
Half of the Aztec died from this disease that the Spanish unknowingly brought to Meso-America.
SMALLPOX
Aztec believed these signs forecast a great catastrophe. The Aztecs had received eight of them.
OMENS
This Spaniard, who Cortés left in charge, killed unarmed nobles and priests during an annual festival.
PEDRO DE ALVARADO
How long after Cortes and his men arrived did they take Moctezuma II hostage?
ONE WEEK
At 19, Hernan Cortés seeks his fortune. He settles on the island of Cuba where he is twice elected as .....
MAYOR OF SANTIAGO
How many people lived in Tenochtitlan?
1,000,000
Cortés replaced Aztec idols in his palace and in the main temple with these.
ROMAN CATHOLIC STATUES
After Moctezuma II was stoned and killed, this person became the new Aztec Emperor.
CUITLAHUAC
A city-state, never conquered by Aztecs, that allied with Cortes.
TLAXCALANS, CHOLULAS
In 1522, less than ___ years after arriving on its shores, Cortés became governor and captain-general of New Spain.
THREE
When Moctezuma heard of the Spanish landing at Veracruz, why did he send gifts of jewels and fine feather works?
MOCTEZUMA WAS HOPING THE SPANISH WOULD LEAVE
What was the gift given to Cortés that led Moctezuma to believe Cortés was a god?
SACRED FEATHERED ROBE
During this night, 700 Spanish and 2,000 – 3,000 Tlaxcalans were killed by the Aztecs.
NOCHE TRISTE
The Spanish attempted to wipe out as much Aztec culture as they could. What 3 things did they destroy?
Templo Mayor, most codices, religion, arts and scientific materials
The Spanish were acting within a worldview that ____________was their right.
IMPERIALISM
When conquering a city-state, the Aztec aim was to capture, not to kill. The Aztec would try this before going to war.
NEGOTIATE
Moctezuma treated Cortés like royalty rather than killing him as he thought Cortés was which Aztec god?
QUETZALCOATL
Historians believe that is it weren’t for this female translator; the Spanish conquest of the Aztec would likely not have been achieved.
DONA MARINA
He was the strongest defender of the Aztec in New Spain. He helped to abolish slavery.
FATHER BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS
Name 2 ways Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand expanded Spain’s influence and prestige.