Chapter 10- A Deadly Meeting Flashcards
Who was the leader of the Aztecs?
Moctezuma
What is a “conquistador?”
Conqueror. Spanish leaders.
How did Spain take over so easily?
Meet peacefully, seize leader, fight on flat ground, take over
Who was the governor of Cuba?
Velazquez
What did Cortes do with 11 of his 12 ships?
Burn them.
Why did horses give Cortes the advantage?
Speed, size, power, shock
What is an epidemic?
A disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people at once.
Which epidemic affected the Aztecs?
Smallpox
What were “flower wars?”
Ritual battles to acquire sacrifices.
Who was Malinche and why was she important?
She was given to Cortes as a slave, but became his closest advisor and spy and translator (she spoke mayan, aztec and spanish)
What was Malinche’s Spanish name?
Dona Marina
Why did the Spanish have the mental advantage in war?
They were trained to kill not capture.
How did the Spanish defeat the Aztecs for good?
They cut the aqueducts.
What did the Spanish want most from the Aztecs?
Gold
What happened to Moctezuma?
His people threw rocks at him when he tried to calm their rebellion and he died shortly after.
