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Conquistadors
For God, Glory and Gold, was their rallying cry, but the conquest of much of the New World by Spanish conquistadors, driven by a mentality reminiscent of the medieval crusaders, was surely one of history's turning points, but even in the 16th century, questions were asked about the morality of their exploits.
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How did the religious beliefs of the Aztec and the conquistador es differ?
The Spanish were Catholic with Catholic priests with them. The did prayers 5 times a day and were out to convert people they found. The Aztec worshipped gods who the Spanish would have considered pagan.
What did Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes' find when he arrived in Mexico in 1519?
Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes' arrived in what is now called Mexico, for anthropology purposes, it was Mesoamerica, he found it to be occupied by a great number of ethnic groups with highly distinctive cultures and languages. Even languages that did not seem to fit into the territory where he established his base of operations. The most engaging civilization he discovered was the Aztec empire.
What value for Juan Ponce de Leon gold coin?
The answer is that if you have Ponce De Leon 1460 coin you have won 3.5 million on a coin trade it in for millions of cash but you have to trade it for money
They had trouble with the cost along with the people them selves.
Hernan Cortes did go to Mexico and conquer the Aztec Empire in 1519. In later years, he did lead an expedition to Honduras, but he never went to Texas. Cortes was born in 1485 and died in 1547.
Did hernan Cortes kill his wife?
There were rumors that Hernan Cortes killed his first wife, Catalina. There was no proof that he murdered his wife although he was known for his brutality.
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 of
Montezuma'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.What incan beliefs gave pizarro a decided advantage even before he reached cajamarca?
You must be looking at the "Collision at Cajamarca" handout!
~Because the Indians were all similar in socila class, they followed and were obedient to their ruler at the time. Atahualpa wanted to go forward, so his army of more than 80,000 Indians followed him.
~Since the Incan civilization had just undergone a civil war, some people thought he God Viracocha would be sent to the kingdom to avenge the family of Huascar, his brother.
~The Indians were more intelectual while the Spanish were more technological (weapons, horses, etc.)
How were the conquistadors controversial?
Please help I have this question that needs to be answered for my homework and I don't have a clue how to do it. My question is, is the place of Cortes and the other conquistadors in American history still a controversial topic? Is it true or false?
What did the Spaniards unknowingly bring with them that helped them conquer the aztecs?
They brought wepons and their amry so that they could help conquer the Aztecs
Where is Vasco Nunez de Balboa buried?
Where is Vasco Nunez de Balbao buried Where is Vasco Nunez de Balbao buried
Was Francisco Pizarro a bad person?
This illegitimate and illiterate Roman Catholic Spanish conquistador is "credited" with conquering the Inca Empire in the early 1500s.
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How did Hernan Cortes impact Latin America?
He impacted Latin America in many ways.
First, he impacted by impacting Latin American in many ways.
Second, he tried to impact Latin America.
Third, he made an impact to Latin America.
I hope this answer helped you :)
no, but here are some examples of conquistadors who are. Pizzaro,De Soto,and other people
What is the story of Hernando ocampo?
Hernando Ocampo was a Colombian painter and sculptor, known for his contributions to the Latin American art movement. Born in 1903 in Bogotá, Ocampo's work is characterized by its surrealist style and focus on themes of mythology and the human experience. He gained international recognition for his innovative techniques and unique visual language, which often explored the dualities of life and death. Ocampo's legacy continues to influence contemporary artists in Colombia and beyond.
