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Hernan Cortes led the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. Through a combination of military strategies, alliances with indigenous groups, and technological advantages, Cortes and his forces defeated the Aztecs under the leadership of Moctezuma II.
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How much gold did the spanish take from the Aztecs?
The Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century and seized large quantities of gold. Estimates vary, but it is believed that they took several thousand pounds of gold.
Who explored Spain?
Spain was explored by many prominent explorers including Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro. These explorers played significant roles in the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the establishment of the Spanish Empire.
What were the goals of Cortes?
The Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cotes' was faced with the opportunity to enrich Spain with precious metals and new colonial territory when he took on the task of defeating the Aztec empire. His modern weapons and the with the help of Native tribes that the Aztecs had conquered, made his efforts easier and helped Spain become a huge colonial power.
How many years did take to build the Aztecs temple?
It took approximately 100 years to build the main temple of the Aztecs, Templo Mayor, in Tenochtitlan. Construction began in the early 14th century and continued until the early 16th century when it was destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors.
Where is the capital of the Incas?
The capital of the Incas was Cusco, located in modern-day Peru. It was a significant city in the Inca Empire and served as the political, administrative, and cultural center. Today, Cusco remains an important tourist destination with numerous archaeological sites and a rich Incan history.
What was the name of the Spanish conquistador that took over the Aztecs?
Hernando Cortez
What were the consequences for Spain's conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?
The Aztecs & Incas lost there land & the Spanish took over.
What were the consequences of spains conquest of the Aztecs and the incas?
The Aztecs and Incas lost their land and the Spanish took over
When did the Spanish took over the Aztec?
1521. the spanish first landed on the shores of the Aztecs in 1519.
What were the consequences of Spain's conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?
The Aztecs and Incas lost thier land and the Spanish took over.
What were the consequences of Spain's conquest of the Aztecs and the Inca?
The Aztecs and Incas lost thier land and the Spanish took over.
What changed after the Spanish took over Aztecs?
Well the Spanish made the Aztecs be christen and flow the religion they also ditch the Aztec way of life and flowed what the Spanish did
What year did the Incas take over the Aztecs?
The Incas never took over the Aztecs. Both were destroyed by the Spanish Conquistadors in the early 16th century.
What did the Conquistadores do?
They took over the American natives (Incas, Aztecs) and took the wealth for themselves and Spain.
Why did the Aztecs leave their place?
they were conquered by the Spanish. The emperor and his men were killed. so they took over.
How did the Spanish affect the Aztecs normal life?
because they took over and the Aztec people became slaves
Who over took the Aztec?
Hernado Cortez is the person who took over the Aztecs.
