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Q: Who was hernan Cortes what did he do and what did he bring back to Europe?
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What did Hernan Cortes bring back from his journey?

Hernan Cortes brought back treasures such as gold, silver, and fine art from the Aztec Empire. He also introduced new goods to Europe, including chocolate and tobacco. Cortes also brought back information about the civilizations he encountered, leading to increased interest in exploration and colonization of the Americas.


What were Hernan Cortes accomplishments?

Hernan Cortes discovered and conquered Mexico. He then invaded Cuba and returned back to Spain. If it wasnt for him there would be no tacos today and no Josiah's.


Did hernan Cortes take any gold back to Spain?

Yes


Who was the Spanish explorer who took cacao beans back to Spain?

hernan Cortes


How did Hernan Cortes conquer Monteuzma?

First of all moncteuzma was not a place but a person and he did not really conquer him he kidnapped him. all the people of the village offered hernan cortes a room full of treasures and gold and in return they would get their leader back (monteuzma) hernan cortes took this offer but after he recived all of this he killed monteuzma.


When did Hernan Cortes die and how?

Hernan Cortes died of pleurisy (inflammation of the lung) on December 2, 1547. He was 62 years old. Sources indicate that he was enroute back to Mexico, contracted dysentery in Seville, and died there.


What happened when Hernan Cortes attacked the Aztecs?

The first time he attacked the Aztecs, he took advantage of Montezuma's (Aztec leader) hospitality, taking him prisoner. This led to Hernan Cortes controlling the Aztecs, until they rebelled, finally forcing Hernan Cortes out. Cortes then waited for more Spanish troops to arrive, and when they did, going back to attack the Aztecs, but this time completely demolishing their city of Tenochtitlan.


What did Hernando Cortes bring back to Cuba?

Hernando Cortes brought back gold ,treasures ,slaves , and life


What did Hernan Cortes do for Texas?

he helped by conquering texas and back then texas was only part of mexico, it was before the alamo war


Did hernan Cortes find treasures?

Yes, Hernan Cortes discovered vast treasures in Mexico, especially in the Aztec empire. He conquered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, seizing gold, silver, and other valuable objects. Cortes shipped a significant amount of treasure back to Spain, enriching himself and the Spanish Crown.


Did any of Hernan Cortes' 11 ships ever sink?

When Hernan Cortes reached Yucatan in 1519, set on conquering the Aztecs, he scuttled 10 of his 11 ships and sent the other back to Cuba with some of the treasure he had located. He did this so that his men would have no thought of returning to Cuba.


What are some facts about Cortes?

Hernando Cortes conquered the aztecs for Spain