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Montezuma II invited the Spanish into Tenochtitlan primarily due to his belief that they were divine beings, possibly the gods returning as prophesied. He was also concerned about the potential threat posed by the Spanish and sought to establish diplomatic relations to avoid conflict. Additionally, Montezuma may have hoped to use the Spanish to strengthen his own position and control over rival factions within the Aztec Empire. Ultimately, his invitation led to the downfall of the Aztec civilization.
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Who was the Aztec king that was defeted by Cortes in tenochtitlan.?
montezuma
Who was the Aztec ruler of the 1500s?
Ahuizotl was the first ruler, then Montezuma II, but he died in1520, and in 1521, the Atzec Empire was destroyed along with Tenochtitlan by the Spanish.
DID Montezuma COMMand a single state?
Mintezuma commanded a single state, the single state of Tenochtitlan.
Why was the Aztec chief Montezuma allowed Cortes to enter the capital of Tenochtitlan?
Montezuma allowed Cortés to enter Tenochtitlan because he believed that Cortés might be a returning god, Quetzalcoatl, as prophesied in Aztec mythology. Additionally, Montezuma aimed to gauge the intentions of the Spanish and saw the opportunity for potential alliances against rival tribes. His decision was influenced by a combination of curiosity, fear, and the desire to maintain power in a rapidly changing political landscape. Ultimately, this decision led to significant consequences for the Aztec Empire.
What made Montezuma famous?
Montezuma was the Aztec king at the time of the Spanish conquest. There is a link below to an article on Montezuma.
What did the spanish do with montezuma?
In 1520, the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés captured Aztec ruler Montezuma II and held him captive in Tenochtitlan. Montezuma died under disputed circumstances in 1520 while still under Spanish captivity.
Where did Montezuma live?
Montezuma was the Aztec emperor who lived in Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. Tenochtitlan was located in present-day Mexico City.
Why did Montezuma invite Cortes to Tenochtitlan?
he was convinced Cortes was the great Quetzalcoatl who was a light skinned god and who was sent to earth to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
Montezuma II biography?
He was the leader of the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan when the Spanish arrived. Read more about him at the attached link.
Montezuma located in?
Tenochtitlan
Who was the leader if the Aztecs when Cortezconquered Tenochtitlan?
Montezuma was the ninth Aztec Emperor, ruler at the beginning of the Spanish conquest of Mexico
What was the name of Montezuma's city?
Tenochtitlan
Is the city of Tenochtitlan located in Montezuma?
Montezuma was the ruler of the aztecs and tenochtitlan was the aztecs empire. Its located in middle america in the middle of lake texcoco
Who was the leader of the Aztecs when Cortes conquered Tenochtitlan?
Montezuma the sekond
Who was emperor of the Aztecs when the Spaniards arrived and captured it at its capital Tenochtitlan?
Emperor Montezuma
Who was the Aztec king that was defeted by Cortes in tenochtitlan.?
montezuma
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.
