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yes there was that is how Hernando Cortes got so rich.
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Why did Cortes conquer Aztec empire?
Greed. Pure greed - he wanted the Aztec gold.
Why was Cortes interested in the Aztec empire?
because of the GOLD they had. (they had a lot to.)
What empire was conquered by Hernán Cortés?
Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in 1521AD. This was because of the conquisradors lust for gold and glory. This helped set the way for Spanish colonization of Mexico
What empire Tenochtitlan as its capital?
the aztec empire
Who went to Mexico looking for gold and conguered the Aztec Empire?
Hernando Cortes
What two precious metals were the Spaniards looking for in the Aztec empire?
The Spaniards were primarily looking for gold and silver in the Aztec empire. They were drawn by stories of the Aztecs' abundant reserves of these precious metals, which played a significant role in their conquest and colonization of the region.
What was the British interested in colonizing to obtain?
Wealth, power and a world empire.
What were the reasons for the Spanish to invade the Aztec Empire?
they hate each other and they wanted war and gold
What is the language the Aztec Empire?
The Aztec Empire primarily spoke Nahuatl, which was the language of the Aztec people. Nahuatl was the most widely spoken language in Mesoamerica at the time.
What empire dominated Central America?
The Spanish Empire. Prior to them it was the Aztec Empire.
Why were the Spanish explorers interested in conquering the Aztec and Inca empire?
They wanted to capture the empires' gold and resources.
Who was the ruler of the Aztec empire?
The leader of the Aztec Empire was...Montezuma. :)Montezuma
