Hernán Cortés viewed the Aztecs as both intelligent and sophisticated, recognizing their advanced societal structure, agricultural practices, and architectural achievements. He acknowledged their knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and trade, which indicated a high level of civilization. However, Cortés also perceived them through a Eurocentric lens, often underestimating their culture and viewing them as subjects to conquer rather than equals. This duality in perception influenced his approach during the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Cortes overthrew the Aztecs.
How was Pizarro´s treatment of the Incas similar to Cortes´s treatment of the Aztecs?
The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes and his men tricked the Aztecs into believing that the Hernando Cortes was their god.
Cortes overthrew the Aztecs.
How was Pizarro´s treatment of the Incas similar to Cortes´s treatment of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs thought Cortes was a messenger of their god.
The emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered was MoctezumaII
Cortes began his journey to conquer the Aztecs in Veracruz. From Veracruz he traveled to Tenochitian which is was the capital city of the Aztecs.
The Aztecs first encountered Cortes and thought he was the sun god (Quetzalcoatl).
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes and his men tricked the Aztecs into believing that the Hernando Cortes was their god.
Hernan Cortes
Hernan Cortes
Hernando Cortes destroyed the Aztecs.
the person who helped cortes was you mum
Cortes had guns and other machinery that the Aztecs didnt have. The Aztecs only had spears, knifes, and other hand-made tools.