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Cortez, in his arrogance, thought that he could conquer the Aztecs by force. However, they were intimidated by him because they thought he was a god, and rampant disease wiped out many of the warriors, making the conquest relatively easy.
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What is the name of the Aztec Emperor who met Cortez?
The Aztec Emperor who met Cortez was named Moctezuma II.
What did cortez conquer?
Aztecs.
What aided Cortez in Aztec?
their riches
Where was Hernando Cortez from and what was he known for?
Hernando Cortez attacked the Aztec Indians in Mexico
What surprised cortez about the Aztec capital city?
Aztec Civilization was as Sophisticated as his own.
Who was the Conquer of Aztec?
The Aztecs were conquered by Hernando Cortez in 1521.
Who wanted to conquer the mighty aztec empire?
Hernanz Cortez
Who lead 500 soildiers to conquer Aztec Indians?
Cortez
What Indian tribe did Hernando Cortes conquer?
Hernando Cortez defeated the Aztecs of Mexico.
Why Cortez and Pizarro destroyed the Aztec and Inca Empires?
he wanted money and wealth!!!
What did Hernan Cortes conquer?
Hernando Cortez is best known for conquering the Aztec empire 1521.
What place did Hernando Cortes conquer?
Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire, modern Mexico and part of Honduras.
What Aztec leader did Cortez defeat?
Hernan Cortez
What was the goal of Hernando Cortez?
The primary goal of Hernando Cortez was to conquer the Aztec empire and obtain its wealth for Spain. He also aimed to spread Christianity and expand Spanish influence in the region.
What is the name of the Aztec Emperor who met Cortez?
The Aztec Emperor who met Cortez was named Moctezuma II.
What did cortez conquer?
Aztecs.
How did Cortes conquer Tenochtitlan?
After Moctezuma's was killed the Aztec went into a frenzy. He was killed by either his people throwing stones at him or Cortez killing him, it is not known which happened. The war between Cortes and the Aztecs got out of hand. Cortes soon tried to get onto land by ship but couldn't. The Aztec either starved and/or were killed by a deadly disease that Cortez had brought to the Aztec, Smallpox.
