Hernán Cortés took Moctezuma, the Aztec emperor, prisoner because he wanted to control and dominate the Aztec empire. By taking Moctezuma hostage, Cortés aimed to gain control over the Aztec government, extract tribute, and prevent any resistance from the Aztec people.
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No. Moctezuma was an ancient Aztec god.
he was
There is a controversy over how Moctezuma Xocoyotzin actually died, but the argument basically is that the Spaniards from back then say that the Aztec people killed him in a revolt of the government with rocks and the descendents of the Aztec people say that the Spaniards killed Moctezuma once they realized he had no more power over his people.
there are records of 11 Aztec rulers. All I know of are Moctezuma Ahuitzotyol Moctezuma II
No, Moctezuma Xocoyotzin was the Aztec leader during the time of the Spanish conquest or he could be the grandfather of that moctezuma which is Moctezuma Ilhuicamina
He ruled the Aztec Empire
He ruled the Aztec Empire
he was an aztec emperor
Judge Moctezuma was not a historical figure. Moctezuma II was a ruler of the Aztec Empire, not a judge. Moctezuma II made important decisions during his reign that ultimately led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire, including how to handle the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernan Cortes.
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