The Spanish Conquest
This term refers to a Spanish adventurer whose goal was to conquer lands for Spain.
Conquistador
In ancient Mesoamerican religion, this prominent figure is recognized as an Aztec God.
Quetzalcoatl
This is the area of islands where many Spanish men first conquered and brought their faith to the Native People.
Caribbean
When Cortes temporarily left Mexico, he left this man in charge of he forces.
Pedro de Alvarado
Conquering Mexico for the king of Spain, bringing faith to the native people, and seeking glory, wealth, honor and power were all primary motivations for this Spanish explorer?
Hernan Cortes
He was the reigning king of the Aztecs when Cortes first landed in Mexico.
Montezuma
Unlike the native peoples of the Caribbean who lived in stick and grass houses, Cortes noted that the Native peoples in Mexico grew crops of corn and lived in houses made of this sturdy material.
Stone
Translated to English, this famous Spanish phrase means "Night of Sorrows"
La Noche Triste
Before his famous expedition to Mexico, Hernan Cortes held this local government position in Cuba.
Mayor
The Aztecs mistook Hernan Cortes for Quetzalcoatl because he had a beard, was white, and was traveling from this direction.
East