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Because of the Aztec's religious beliefs, when Cortes arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs believed that he was a god. The horses that the men rode and their much lighter skin coincided with a religious belief that they had and so, instead of trying to fight off Cortes and the Spaniards upon their arrival, the Aztecs treated them as gods; lavishing them with gifts and giving them food, gold and other supplies.

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What impact did the Aztecs religious beliefs haveon cortess appoach to tenochitlan?

Hernan Cortes used the Aztec religious beliefs to his advantage by exploiting the prophecy of Quetzalcoatl's return, claiming to be the god returning, which helped him gain both allies and create fear among the Aztecs. This approach ultimately played a significant role in the downfall of Tenochtitlan as it caused divisions within the Aztec empire and weakened their resistance against the Spanish conquest.


Is Tenochtitlan and the Aztecs the same thing?

Tenochtitlan and the Aztecs are not the exact same thing. Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec empire. The Aztecs built the city of Tenochtitlan in the location where Mexico City is currently located.


Tenochtitlan was found in 1325.Who lived at Tenochtitlan?

Tenochtitlan was home of the Aztecs.


What impact did the Aztecs religious beliefs have on cortess approach to Tenochtitlan?

Because of the Aztec's religious beliefs, when Cortes arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs believed that he was a god. The horses that the men rode and their much lighter skin coincided with a religious belief that they had and so, instead of trying to fight off Cortes and the Spaniards upon their arrival, the Aztecs treated them as gods; lavishing them with gifts and giving them food, gold and other supplies.


Who were the Toltecs?

However, they shared common gods and religious beliefs with the Aztecs.


Where did the Aztecs started?

In Tenochtitlan.


Where did the Aztecs exist?

Tenochtitlan


What was the capital for Aztecs?

Tenochtitlan


Who was the chief of he Aztecs?

Tenochtitlan


What are some facts about the Toltecs?

They shared common gods and religious beliefs with the Aztecs.


What is the capital city of the aztecs?

Tenochtitlan.


What was the name of the Aztecs city?

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