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The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII
The Uey-Tlatoani (Revered Speaker) WAS ELECTED BY A COUNCIL OF PRIESTS AND NOBLES.
Spain conquered the Aztec and Inca empires. The Spanish were led by Hernando Cortés when they invaded the Aztec empire in 1519, and officially conquered the territory after capturing emperor Cuauhemoc as well as the Aztec empire's capital. Later, under Francisco Pizarro, Spanish soldiers captured the Incan emperor Atahualpa in the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532. This conquest was among the most important operations in Spain's quest to colonize the Americas.
Montezuma, usually spelled Moctezuma, was the most well-known emperor in Aztec history. he was the emperor right before the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
The Aztec were conquered first, around 1521. The Inca were completely conquered by 1571.
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The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII
council of priests and nobles
The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII
There was the Emperor The Nobles The Priest and warriors The commoners and the slaves The main 2 classes are though: Nobles and commoners.
The Uey-Tlatoani (Revered Speaker) WAS ELECTED BY A COUNCIL OF PRIESTS AND NOBLES.
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
From the bottom to the top: Slaves, Commoners, Nobles, Emperor. The slaves held the majority however.
He was the last Aztec emperor before they were conquered by Hernan Cortes in 1521.
Spain conquered the Aztec and Inca empires. The Spanish were led by Hernando Cortés when they invaded the Aztec empire in 1519, and officially conquered the territory after capturing emperor Cuauhemoc as well as the Aztec empire's capital. Later, under Francisco Pizarro, Spanish soldiers captured the Incan emperor Atahualpa in the Battle of Cajamarca in 1532. This conquest was among the most important operations in Spain's quest to colonize the Americas.
Montezuma, usually spelled Moctezuma, was the most well-known emperor in Aztec history. he was the emperor right before the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
Nobles belonged to families descended from the first Aztec king. Nobles owned slaves and many were government officials.