conquest of the aztecs

Question 1

Who sailed for Spain and circumnavigated the globe?

Answer 1

Ferdinand Magellan and his crew

Magellan’s expedition was the first to successfully sail around the world.

Question 2

What empire did Hernán Cortés conquer?

Answer 2

The Aztec Empire in Mexico

Cortés conquered the Aztecs in 1521.

Question 3

How many ships and men did Cortés gather for his expedition?

Answer 3

11 ships and 500 men

This was the force he used to conquer the Aztec Empire.

Question 4

What strategy did Cortés use upon arriving in Mexico?

Answer 4

He burnt the ships

This forced his army to fight without the option of retreat.

Question 5

Who welcomed Cortés in Tenochtitlan?

Answer 5

The Aztec king Montezuma

Initially, Montezuma welcomed Cortés, but tensions escalated.

Question 6

How many men did Cortés face when opposing the Aztecs?

Answer 6

100,000 men

Despite being heavily outnumbered, Cortés managed to conquer the Aztecs.

Question 7

What was the outcome of the conquest of the Aztecs for Spain?

Answer 7

Spain became the richest nation due to gold and resources

The conquest led to significant wealth for Spain.