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How did the spanish and Aztec war start?
The Spanish and Aztecs fought because the Spanish wanted the gold and natural resources. It was actually the Spanish who had started the battle. Plus the Aztecs fought because the Spanish killed Montezuma.
Who was the leader of the Aztec people when Cortez arrived?
When Cortes arrived in Mexico, Moctezuma II was the leader. Later that year (1519) Moctezuma was killed and Cuitlahuac was elected as ruler.
What is Montezuma's full name?
Moctezuma Ilhuicamina or for present day distinctions Moctezuma I Moctezuma Xocoyotzin = Moctezuma II known for being the ruler of the Aztecs during the Spanish conquest against Hernan Cortes there are alot of different spelling for Moctezuma
Who was the Emperor of the Aztec empire after spanish conquest?
moctezuma
Who was the Aztec Emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest?
Moctezuma
Who killed moctezuma?
There is a controversy over how Moctezuma Xocoyotzin actually died, but the argument basically is that the Spaniards from back then say that the Aztec people killed him in a revolt of the government with rocks and the descendents of the Aztec people say that the Spaniards killed Moctezuma once they realized he had no more power over his people.
Who was the leader of the Aztecs that was killed by the Spanish?
Tlatoani - The chief, or high ruler of the Aztec people. Montezuma was the Aztec Tlatoani when Cortes arrived in 1519.
How old was Moctezuma when he died?
Moctezuma 1 died aged 71; Moctezuma II (the one killed during the Spanish conquest) died aged 60.
How did the spanish and Aztec war start?
The Spanish and Aztecs fought because the Spanish wanted the gold and natural resources. It was actually the Spanish who had started the battle. Plus the Aztecs fought because the Spanish killed Montezuma.
Was moctezuma a god?
No, Moctezuma Xocoyotzin was the Aztec leader during the time of the Spanish conquest or he could be the grandfather of that moctezuma which is Moctezuma Ilhuicamina
Who was the leader of the Aztec people when Cortez arrived?
When Cortes arrived in Mexico, Moctezuma II was the leader. Later that year (1519) Moctezuma was killed and Cuitlahuac was elected as ruler.
Where did moctezuma live?
Moctezuma lived in Mexico and was the ruler of Tenochtitlan until the Spanish arrived :)
What are some character traits of Moctezuma II?
All we know of Montezuma (Moctezuma) is what was written by the Spanish. The Spanish plundered his wealth and then murdered him
How did moctezuma II die?
Moctezuma II was the 9th emperor of the Aztecs. There is no definite proof on how he died. He may have been killed by the Spaniards or by his own people, on June 29, 1520.
Why did Montezuma the seconds people kill him?
The story behind Moctezuma the Second's death is very ambiguous. A Spanish writer called Bernal Diaz del Castillo claims that the Spanish forced him to urge his people to stop fighting them. Appalled by this, the people threw rocks at Moctezuma killing him. But some accounts say the Spanish murdered him.
Did the spanish take moctezuma prisoner?
yes
How did Cortes treat Moctezuma?
he destroyed his city and killed moctezuma
