The Spanish Conquest
Who led the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs?
Hernán Cortés
What happened to the Aztec Empire after the Spanish arrived?
It was conquered and destroyed by the Spanish
What religion did the Spanish try to spread?
Christianity (specifically Catholicism)
Which two great empires did the Spanish conquer in the Americas?
The Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire
Which Indigenous empire did the Spanish conquer in Mexico?
The Aztec Empire
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Why were the Spanish interested in the Aztecs?
They wanted gold, land, and to spread Christianity.
Name a Spanish conqueror.
Franciso Pizzaro or Hernan Cortes
What was the name of the Aztec capital city?
Tenochtitlan
What kind of buildings did the Aztecs build to worship their gods?
Temples or pyramids
What disease did the Spanish bring that killed many Indigenous people?
Smallpox
Who helped Hernán Cortés defeat the Aztecs by translating and giving advice?
La Malinche (also known as Doña Marina)
What year did the Spanish conquer Tenochtitlan?
1521
What did the Aztecs believe their gods needed to stay strong?
Human sacrifices
How did the Spanish defeat such a large empire?
They had better weapons, horses, and formed alliances with Aztec enemies.
What animals did the Spanish bring that the Aztecs had never seen before?
Horses
What is one major effect of the Spanish Conquest on Indigenous people?
Loss of land, culture, and many lives.
Who was the Aztec emperor when the Spanish arrived?
Moctezuma II
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What was the name of the Spanish king during the conquest?
King Charles I (also known as Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire)