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History of Montezuma and Cortes?
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How did Montezuma greet Cortes?
The Aztecs had a revelation that one of their gods, Quetzalcoatl, would return from exile in the east with white skin and a full beard in the year 1519. Coincedentally, Cortes fulfilled all of these conditions so montezuma though he was qutzalcoatl. because of this, montezma warmly welcomed Cortes and gave Cortes lots of gold, silver, and other valuables
Was Montezuma bad?
Montezuma is said to be one of the major contributers of history. If someone asked me the question "Was Montezuma bad?", I wouldn't hesitate to answer "No."
Who was the leader of the Aztec when Hernan Cortes arrived in the empire?
Th leader was Moctezuma/Montezuma as he was the one smart enough to hear about the Spanish's plan.By Liv xxIt was Montezuma the Second.
What is one reason document b would not be a reliable source to understand what happened when montezuma met Cortes?
what is one readon documnent b would not be a reliable source to understand what happened when moctezuma met cortes
Why is Quetzalcoatl important in the Cortes Montezuma story?
Quetzalcoatl is important because it is actually said that Montezuma thought Cortes was indeed the God Quetzalcoatl, which legend said would return in the Mayan year one Reid. It turns out, by chance, when Cortes arrived in present day Mexico it was indeed the year one Reid. The Aztec God Quetzalcoatl was a light-skinned winged God. Seeing this magnificent white man ride in on a white horse really seemed to go along with the classic portrayal of their God, therefore really easily fooling the people. Soon after the Aztecs interacted with Cortes, history says most of Montezuma's people despised Cortes and didn't think he was really the God they originally thought him to be, but Montezuma was still unsure and therefore still feared Cortes; and did most of what was asked of him. Angering his own people. Leading to his demise later by his own people. Also interesting is that Mayan legend stated that Quetzalcoatl was driven out of the land that is now called Mexico, and exiled to the West. The legend that he would return on the year one Reid stated he would return via the West from the ocean... exactly as Cortes did. Leading to the mystery of who Cortes was.
What is the reason why you might NOT believe that Montezuma welcomed Cortes?
i really don't care
How was Montezuma II killed?
Though it is disputed, it is most possible Montezuma was killed when one of his own people accidently pegged him with a rock to the head. But this was written by the Conquistadors. It is also possible that while he retreated, Cortes slit his throat
Why did motecuhzoma welcome Cortes to the Aztec empire?
He believed Cortéz was a descendant of the alleged leader who brought his people to Mexico. Allegedly the leader left the people after bringing them to Mexico, and when he came back to them, they would not recognise him as their leader, and he left again. Therefore the people believed that his descendants one day would come back and rule them once again. When Cortéz and his men came with weapons, clothes and bigger ships than they had ever seen, they believed Cortéz was him.
What is an interesting fact about hernando cortes?
When Cortes got to Mexico, he tricked the Aztecs into giving him gold. They gave him plenty of gold because they hoped that they would leave. Then, Hernando Cortes heard about a new tribe coming called the Tlaxcalan. They left Tenochtitlan to capture them. They did. On their way back to Tenochtitlan, Velasquez was coming for Cortes to arrest him. They defeated them and used the remains of the armies to capture Montezuma (their King) and made him talk to the Aztecs. The Aztecs were angry and killed Montezuma. The conquistadors had a war with the Aztecs. The Aztecs lost the war and was defeated. Then Cortes left for California.
What was Montezuma mostly known for?
Montezuma was known for collaborating with Cortez and letting him into his city and letting him steal his gold basically being one of the most stupid people in all of history , go to http://bussinessmouse.googlepages.com
How did Hernando cortez help bring an end to the Aztec civilization?
In July 1519, Cortes deliberately burned and sank, or scuttled, his ten ships. Cortes knew that the impending campaign would be difficult, and he didn't want any of his men to mutiny and try to flee on their own. His message sent Cortes led an army of 1,000 Spanish and Indian allies into the mountains and jungles.As Cortes's army defeated Indian warriors and sacked several towns, Montezuma sent gifts, promising to pay tribute if the Spanish left the Aztec Empire. Cortes defied the emperor and by November, Cortes and his ragged army stood before the gates of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital and home to more than 60,000 people, a population larger than that in any Spanish city at the time.At first, Montezuma and Cortes exchanged cordial greetings. Cortes and his men were stunned by the magnificence of the city, but they were also horrified by the Aztec religion, which sacrificed humans in rituals. When one ofMontezuma's chiefs attacked a Spanish garrison, Cortes took Montezuma prisoner and forced him to acknowledge the Spanish king as his lord. When Cortes tried to change the Aztec temples into Christian churches, warfare broke out. Montezuma was killed, and Cortes and his men were forced to flee Tenochtitlan. Cortes raised an army and returned to lay siege to the great city.On August 13, 1521, the Aztecs, starving and weakened by disease introduced by the Europeans, surrendered. Cortes was made governor and captain general of Nuevo Espana (New Spain), and established Mexico City on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
Why do the americans remind the Mexicans of Cortes?
Americans don't remind "Mexicans of Cortes ". In history explorers are studied and Cortes is studied because he was one of the first Europeans to land in North American and meet the Native Americans. He was part of the history of the area. History is not always pretty or tied up neat and sweet. Man is cruel and the ways he has treated his fellow man need to be known. To ignore history is the repeat it.
