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The Aztec empire was centered in what is now Mexico. The early Spanish explorers came upon it by accident in the early part of the 16th century. The Aztecs had built a large and impressive Native American civilization. Eventually, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes' destroyed its power and Spain acquired a new large territory in the New World.
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When did the europeans discover Canada?
France did in the early 1700's
Did the vikings or the europeans discover Canada first?
The Vikings are Europeans and it was people of Asian descent that discovered Canada first.
What were Europeans perspective on exploration?
The Europeans perspective on exploration was the find riches, discover new passages to Asia for spices and silk and to conquer land to become most powerful using imperialism.
Who were the first Europeans to meet the Aztecs?
The Spanish explorers, led by Hernan Cortes arrived at Tenochtitlán, the city of the enemies of the Aztecin 1519. They allied and attacked the Aztecs in 1520. Hernan Cortes and his Spanish party were sent from Cuba. Cortes had convinced the Spanish monarchy that the Aztecs held vast amounts of easily accessible gold and that he would bring it for the King in return for being allowed to become governor of any new government in the region. Although only a small group, Cortes played the Native tribes against one-another and brought disease which crippled the local populations. Cortes eventually arrived in the capital to meet Montezuma, the leader of the Aztecs, when he and his allies attacked the leader and captured the city.
Why is the Scandinavians the first europeans to discover the new world?
Because the Vikings were the first to sail across the open ocean. No one else would try that, because believing the Earth was flat, they were afraid they would sail off the edge.
When did the Aztecs have contact with Europeans?
1798. The Europeans invaded the Aztecs by travelling to Mexico on canoes.
When did aztecs discover chocolate?
today
Who did the Aztecs have contact with?
probably the spanish and europeans
What impact did the Europeans have on Aztecs?
It was so that the Spain's. Invaded so that they could get the gold that the Aztecs had.
What materials did the Aztecs build drawbridges with?
The Aztecs used a combination of wood, stone, and ropes to build drawbridges. They would create a framework using wooden beams and stone supports, then use ropes to attach the bridge to a mechanism for raising and lowering it. These drawbridges were commonly used in their cities to span canals and waterways.
Did the Aztecs discover cacao?
they didn't discover cacao but i believe they discovered cocoa. :)
How did the Europeans get to were the Aztecs were?
Europeans traveled to the western hemisphere by ship, across the Atlantic Ocean.
Why were the Europeans able to conquer the Aztecs?
Because they where way more advanced than the Aztecs and they had support from nearby tribes that hated the Aztecs.
What food did the Aztecs make popular with the europeans?
Maize (corn), tomatoes, chillies, chocolate (cacao beans), sweet potato and avocado, are some of the foods introduced to Europeans by the Aztecs.
Were Vikings of Norway the first to discover Am?
They were the first Europeans to discover America.
What thing did the Aztec discover?
The Aztecs discovered the calender wheel.
Did the aztecs discover chocolate?
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