Conquest of the Aztecs Flashcards
Who did the Aztecs enslave?
The Mayans and Tlaxcala.
What did the Aztecs believe?
Believed that Qualiticolta would return to take the empire over.
Who was Hernando Cortez?
A Spanish commander who wanted to explore Central Africa.
What did Hernando Cortez do?
Took four ships and a company of soldiers (600) without the permission of the governor of Cuba.
Where did Hernando Cortez land?
Central America (Cozumel).
What did Hernando Cortez do when he landed in Cozumel?
To spend time familiarizing himself with the terrain and the various peoples.
Who was Dona Marina?
Royal Aztec descent but was sold to the Mayans.
Who was Geronimo de Aguilar?
A shipwrecked (1511) Spanish friar was taken, prisoner by the Mayans but learned the language. Joined Cortez and Marina.
