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Moctezuma told Cortés that the Aztecs had been expecting him because he believed Cortés was the embodiment of the god Quetzalcoatl, who was prophesied to return and reclaim his kingdom. This belief was rooted in Aztec mythology and the timing of Cortés's arrival coincided with specific prophecies regarding Quetzalcoatl's return. Moctezuma's statement was also a strategic move to manipulate the situation, as he aimed to manage the Spaniards' presence and possibly integrate them into his empire rather than confront them outright.
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Was there a period when Aztecs had a lot of power money food or trade?
Before the arrival of the Europeans (and Cortes), but Aztecs ruled nearly all of Mexico. They had several slave cities that they maintained under their rule and were a very powerful society. Had the Aztecs not believed Cortes and his men to be gods and not have been killed by diseases, it is possible that they could have defeated Cortes -- though they probably would not have survived a subsequent counter-attack if Spain were to send it.
What happened with the battle against the Aztecs and The Spaniadrs?
well the spanis brougth like 100 thousand native to concure Tenochtitlan and the aztecs almost won even after being ravaged by small pox. the aztec would have won if Moctezuma had been less reluctant to fight Cortés .Moctezuma people accidentally killed him and replaced him with his brother who died from smallpox so lack of leadership was a problem
How did Cortes interact with the Aztecs?
The meeting between the Aztecs and Cortez didn't go very well. As you may already know Cortez befriended the Aztecs because they thought he was a holy God. He left the city and when he returned he realized his men had killed all of the Aztecs due to some religious ritual. I think that if he had been there he would have stopped his men from killing the Aztecs, but that is just my opinion. So in conclusion the meeting between the Aztecs and Cortez went horribly wrong; in result many innocent people died.
What happened to the ancient Aztec civilization?
The Aztec Empire in what we now call Mexico fell victim to the Spanish conquistador, Cortes'. He captured the Aztec ruler and disgraced him and the Spanish were aided by Native Tribes who had been victims of the Aztecs.
What three things aided the Spanish in conquering the Aztec Empire?
Cortés Conquers the Aztecs European rulers wanted explorers to find riches to bring back to Europe. Hernán Cortés led an expedition to Mexico in 1519. His ships carried more than 500 conquistadors with horses and weapons. They wanted fame and riches. Cortés had heard about the Aztecs. The Aztecs ruled an empire that covered much of present-day Mexico. Its capital city, Tenochtitlán, was beautiful and huge. It was twice as big as any European city. The Aztec ruler, Moctezuma, welcomed Cortés, but Moctezuma soon sent the Spaniards away. The conquistadors were greedy for gold. Cortés got help from neighboring Indian nations that had been conquered by the Aztecs. His soldiers had horses and weapons and the Aztecs did not. Contact with the Spanish had infected the Aztec army with disease and made the Aztecs weak. Cortés defeated them. In 1535, Spain controlled the Aztec empire and named it New Spain. After Cortés, conquistadors explored Central and South America to find gold and treasure. Pizarro conquered the Inca empire in South Americas in the 1530s.
Who helped Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs?
The Tenochtitláns, who had been enimies of the Aztecs for years.
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 motecuhzoma welcome Cortes to the Aztec empire?
He believed Cortéz was a descendant of the alleged leader who brought his people to Mexico. Allegedly the leader left the people after bringing them to Mexico, and when he came back to them, they would not recognise him as their leader, and he left again. Therefore the people believed that his descendants one day would come back and rule them once again. When Cortéz and his men came with weapons, clothes and bigger ships than they had ever seen, they believed Cortéz was him.
Was there a period when Aztecs had a lot of power money food or trade?
Before the arrival of the Europeans (and Cortes), but Aztecs ruled nearly all of Mexico. They had several slave cities that they maintained under their rule and were a very powerful society. Had the Aztecs not believed Cortes and his men to be gods and not have been killed by diseases, it is possible that they could have defeated Cortes -- though they probably would not have survived a subsequent counter-attack if Spain were to send it.
Which explores conquered the Aztecs and Incas?
A Spanish Explorer, named Hernando Cortes set foot in the Aztec empire in 1519. His expedition was to set across the land to find gold and bring the treasures to Spain. He conquered surrounding civilizations such as theTectonacs and Tlaxcalans. This may of been why he was able to defeat the Aztecs, as they were a very powerful empire. He also ruled parts of Mexico .
What happened with the battle against the Aztecs and The Spaniadrs?
well the spanis brougth like 100 thousand native to concure Tenochtitlan and the aztecs almost won even after being ravaged by small pox. the aztec would have won if Moctezuma had been less reluctant to fight Cortés .Moctezuma people accidentally killed him and replaced him with his brother who died from smallpox so lack of leadership was a problem
Why did many Native Americans join the conquistador in their attack on Tenochtitlan?
They were tribes which had been subjugated by the Aztecs and joined Cortes to win back their freedom.
Are the Aztecs people all dead?
Descendants of the Aztecs who ruled in Tenochtitlan when Hernando Cortes conquered what is now Mexico still live in Mexico. So the Aztec culture has largely been destroyed but the descendants of the people continue to live and have children.
How did Hernando Cortes make an alliance with Native allies?
The warriors were brave and were willing to die in battle. They also served as a much needed front line force which Cortez did not nearly have enough of alone. Other than when sharing a battlefield together the enemies of the Aztecs were a constant distraction that could not be ignored. Of course none of this was even needed if Cortez simply remained kind and peaceful to the Aztecs the disease would have still spread that the Spanish brought in.
How did Cortes interact with the Aztecs?
The meeting between the Aztecs and Cortez didn't go very well. As you may already know Cortez befriended the Aztecs because they thought he was a holy God. He left the city and when he returned he realized his men had killed all of the Aztecs due to some religious ritual. I think that if he had been there he would have stopped his men from killing the Aztecs, but that is just my opinion. So in conclusion the meeting between the Aztecs and Cortez went horribly wrong; in result many innocent people died.
Did Hernando Cortes get the riches from the Aztecs after they got conquered?
Yes. He took over the land, so he gets to have it. He took the Aztec people as slaves and they couldn't do anything about. They had already been conquered by a Spanish conquistador.
When was I've Been Expecting You created?
I've Been Expecting You was created on 1998-10-26.
