Hernan Cortes
How long did Hernan Cortes stay in Cuba before he got the news of a more powerful and wealthy city then any other indigenous group.
Around 8 years before he got the news
Who was Moctuzuma?
He was the leader of the Aztecs.
Did the Aztecs believe in human sacrifices?
Yes
Where is Spain located?
In Europe
Why did the Spanish start attacking the Aztecs?
Because they were impressed by their wealth and trading market.
Did Velasquez(First in command) approve of the expedition to Mexico?
No
What did Moctuzuma usually do when their was new tribes around Tenochtitlan
He would send troops to go and conquer their territory.
What was the Aztecs plan when taking over other colony's?
They asked the group if they wanted to trade and if they didn't they would fight them but if they did they would trade with them until they couldn't anymore
Which religion took over Christian Spain before they got it back?
Muslims took over Spain for around 200 years before they made Spain Christian again.
Why did the weaponry of the Spain beat the Aztecs weaponry
What did Cortes first do in Mexico before setting fire to all but one boat?
He established a town with an independent government and sent a ship with treasure back to Spain.
Who was the last Moctezuma(the first or second)
Moctezuma II
How did the Aztecs figure out where to build Tenochtitlan?
They saw an eagle eating a snake on a cactus
What was the weaponry of Spain?
They had armour, horses, swords, halberds, crossbows, etc.
What was the reason the Spanish entered Tenochtitlan
Moctezuma, ignoring his brother opened the gates which led to their eventually downfall
What did Hernan Cortes realize about the Aztecs that led him to fighting them?
He realized just how much gold this City had and wanted it.
What happened to Moctezuma when the Spanish took over Tenochtitlan?
He was put under house arrest.
What was the weaponry that the Aztecs had
War clubs, Wooden spear, Altai's, etc
What did Spain receive from Hernan Cortes after he established an independent town?
They received a ship with lots of treasure
What did the Aztecs do once Hernan Cortes went to go deal with the troops sent from Velasquez?
They took back some control and killed Moctezuma by stoning him.
What advantage did the Spanish troops have against the Aztecs that led them to rule over Tenochtitlan?
The Spanish had horses which they thought were deer, better weapons like swords, halberds and crossbows which out powered the wooden and stone weapons the Aztecs used.
Who was the one person who begged for Moctuzuma to keep the gate closed?
His brother, Cuauhtemoc.
What were the roles of men and woman in the Aztecs?
The women were the caretakers, housekeeper and would train their son to be a warrior and The men Were born to be a warrior, gifted a mini bow once they were born, and were born to fight for the Aztecs.
What did Spain do so no other religion could take over Spain again?
They forced other religious groups to either convert or leave.
What other then the Spanish played a big role in defeating the Aztecs?
The Spanish brought a disease called smallpox which killed around 25% of the Aztecs