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Who was the Aztec emperor at the time Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico?
Cortes overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II.
How did Hernan Cortes defeat Moctezuma?
His name is Montezumea, and Cortes defeated Montezuma because Montezuma thought he was a god returning from exile. Montezuma welcomed Cortes, and in turn Cortes waged war and eventuslly killed Montezuma after getting all the gold he wanted.
Did hernan Cortes kill or mistreat native Americans?
yes
How many Aztecs did the spanish Hernan Cortes kill?
A Lot
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 Spanish explorer met Montezuma?
Hernan Cortes met Montezuma
Who was the Aztec emperor at the time Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico?
Cortes overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II.
Did Hernan Cortes take Atahualpa in hostage?
No, he took Montezuma hostage
What did Montezuma believe Cortes was?
Aztec Emperor Montezuma II believed Hernan Cortes was the god Queztacoaltl, but he was wrong and Cortes took him prisoner and the Aztec Empire fell to Spain.
Who was the Indian princess who was given to the explorer Hernan Cortes as his wife?
It was Montezuma daughter.
How did Hernan Cortes defeat Moctezuma?
His name is Montezumea, and Cortes defeated Montezuma because Montezuma thought he was a god returning from exile. Montezuma welcomed Cortes, and in turn Cortes waged war and eventuslly killed Montezuma after getting all the gold he wanted.
Why was Hernan Cortes interested in conquering the Aztecs?
He was looking for the renouned riches that Montezuma and the Aztecs had.
Why did Montezuma accept Hernan Cortes into his society?
Because the Aztecs thought the Hernen Cortes was the God Quetzalcoatl, God of Fear.
What empire did hernan Cortes destroy the powerful kingdom of?
the Aztec empire and the emperor of this kingdom was Montezuma
What did Montezuma do to Cortes and his men as they approached Tenochtitan?
kill them
When did Herman Cortes capture Montezuma second?
Hernan Cortes captured Montezuma for the second time in June 1520 during the Siege of Tenochtitlan. The capture occurred after a series of escalating conflicts between the Spanish and the Aztecs.
Did hernan Cortes kill or mistreat native Americans?
yes
