The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire — Mexico (1519, Mexico) — Questions and answers

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What did Diego Velázquez say was 'not enough' when he was looking for riches?

Choices

  1. Tenochtitlan
  2. Mesoamerica
  3. Cuba ✓
  4. The New World

Answer: Cuba

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What drastic order did Cortés give after landing in Veracruz?

Choices

  1. To build new ships
  2. To sail back to Cuba
  3. To burn the ships ✓
  4. To find more gold

Answer: To burn the ships

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Who did Cortés make an alliance with against the Aztecs?

Choices

  1. The sailors
  2. The Tlaxcalans ✓
  3. The Cubans
  4. The Mesoamericans

Answer: The Tlaxcalans

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How did Moctezuma II initially treat Cortés when he entered Tenochtitlan?

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  1. He arrested him
  2. He welcomed him with lavish gifts ✓
  3. He ignored him
  4. He challenged him to a battle

Answer: He welcomed him with lavish gifts

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What happened when Moctezuma II tried to calm his people during the revolt?

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  1. They listened to him and stopped fighting
  2. They threw stones and arrows at him ✓
  3. They cheered for him
  4. They joined him on the rooftop

Answer: They threw stones and arrows at him

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What was the 'Night of Sorrows'?

Choices

  1. A big party in Tenochtitlan
  2. The night Moctezuma welcomed Cortés
  3. The night the Spaniards fled Tenochtitlan after a defeat ✓
  4. The night Cortés burned his ships

Answer: The night the Spaniards fled Tenochtitlan after a defeat

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What happened to Tenochtitlan after Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire?

Choices

  1. It was moved to a different location
  2. It was rebuilt exactly as it was before
  3. It was razed and a new Spanish capital was built on its ruins ✓
  4. It was turned into a museum

Answer: It was razed and a new Spanish capital was built on its ruins

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