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What was Montezuma's reaction to the arrival of Cortes?
Montezuma thought that Cortes and the Spanish were gods so he treated them nicely until he found out that the Spanish want to conquer Aztec.
Why did the Spanish want to conquer the Aztec's and Inca's?
To expand their empire, wealth, power and religion!
How was the end of the Inca empire similar to the end of the Aztec empire?
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Why did the spanish want to destroy Aztec empire?
The Spanish wanted to control the Aztecs empire but they were driven out of the city
Why did Montezuma want revenge?
Montezuma II, the ninth ruler of the Aztec Empire, sought revenge primarily due to the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés. After initially welcoming the Spaniards, he realized their true intentions were to conquer and exploit his empire. The betrayal and violence inflicted upon his people fueled his desire for retribution against the invaders. Additionally, the loss of power and the threat to his empire's sovereignty further intensified his need for vengeance.
What was Montezuma's reaction to the arrival of Cortes?
Montezuma thought that Cortes and the Spanish were gods so he treated them nicely until he found out that the Spanish want to conquer Aztec.
Why did the Spanish want to conquer the Aztec's and Inca's?
To expand their empire, wealth, power and religion!
Where did Hernan Cortes want to go?
Aztec Warrior
How was the end of the Inca empire similar to the end of the Aztec empire?
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Why did the spanish want to destroy Aztec empire?
The Spanish wanted to control the Aztecs empire but they were driven out of the city
Why is the Temple Mayor of Tenochtitlan so important?
The people that Cortes met on his way did not want to live under Aztec rules.
What part of the Byzantine Empire did the Turks want to conquer?
they covered the prehistoric part
How was the end of the Inca similar to the end of the Aztec empire?
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Who were the Aztecs and why did hernan Cortes want to the conquer them?
The Spanish came to America for the three G's God, Glory, and Gold. That's why he conquered the Aztecs, the dominating tribe in the area.
Why did the Ottoman Empire want to conquer?
All cultures tend to want to expand their influence. It makes them stronger and safer.
How did Hernando cortez help bring an end to the Aztec civilization?
In July 1519, Cortes deliberately burned and sank, or scuttled, his ten ships. Cortes knew that the impending campaign would be difficult, and he didn't want any of his men to mutiny and try to flee on their own. His message sent Cortes led an army of 1,000 Spanish and Indian allies into the mountains and jungles.As Cortes's army defeated Indian warriors and sacked several towns, Montezuma sent gifts, promising to pay tribute if the Spanish left the Aztec Empire. Cortes defied the emperor and by November, Cortes and his ragged army stood before the gates of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital and home to more than 60,000 people, a population larger than that in any Spanish city at the time.At first, Montezuma and Cortes exchanged cordial greetings. Cortes and his men were stunned by the magnificence of the city, but they were also horrified by the Aztec religion, which sacrificed humans in rituals. When one ofMontezuma's chiefs attacked a Spanish garrison, Cortes took Montezuma prisoner and forced him to acknowledge the Spanish king as his lord. When Cortes tried to change the Aztec temples into Christian churches, warfare broke out. Montezuma was killed, and Cortes and his men were forced to flee Tenochtitlan. Cortes raised an army and returned to lay siege to the great city.On August 13, 1521, the Aztecs, starving and weakened by disease introduced by the Europeans, surrendered. Cortes was made governor and captain general of Nuevo Espana (New Spain), and established Mexico City on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
Why did Hernando Cortes want to explore?
In search of wealth. He explored the area of the Aztec civilization because it was thought there was a large deposit of gold. He was sent because Spain wanted to be the richest country in the world at the time so, Cortes went to find wealth for Spain in the New World. Edited answer by diyashroff: He conquered the Aztec empire in search of the 3g's gold, glory, and god.
