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When Cortez and his army came, they were riding horses. So the Aztecs thought they were gods, because horse were unknown to the Aztecs. Montezuma gave what Cortez wanted, the city. So Montezuma was held prisoner at his own palace, where Cortez and his army fold gold and silver.
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What happened when Montezuma offered cortez gold to leave?
Cortes took the leader for ransom.
What was Hernan Cortez looking for?
Hernan Cortez was intruding the Aztec empire, loyal to King Montezuma III, in order to bring gold back to Spain and become very rich. When Montezuma met him, he mistook him for their white-skinned, feathered-serpent god, Quetzalcoatl (ket-sal-ko-tull). Believing that was his identity, he offered as much gold as Cortez pleased. However, becoming greedy, Cortez' identity was discovered by Montezuma's nephew, Cuatemoc. There became a great battle, where Montezuma's side was slaughtered. Cortez drowned with the weight of his gold on an Aztec lake.
Who captured Montezuma?
Hernando cortez
What did Montezuma 1 do when Cortez came?
Montezuma I met with Cortez and exchanged gifts, believing he might be Quetzalcoatl returning as prophesied. Montezuma I welcomed Cortez into Tenochtitlan, but tensions rose as Cortez sought to conquer the Aztec empire.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Story of Cortez and Montezuma - 1970?
The cast of The Story of Cortez and Montezuma - 1970 includes: Valerie Singleton as herself
How was montezuma killed?
he was captured by cortez and slayed
Where did Montezuma meet Cortez?
in east coast
Why did Montezuma welcome cortez into his artec homeland?
because montazuma thought cortez was a god
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
Who tried to overthrow the Aztec ruler at Montezuma?
Hernando Cortez overthrew the Aztec leader, Montezuma.
How was Montezuma actually killed?
he was captured by cortez and slayed
What did the conquistadors believe in?
Gold , Silver and for LAND
