Conquistadors & the fall of the Aztecs Flashcards
When did the expedition begin that led to the Aztecs being conquered?
1511
Who was the leader of the Aztecs during the Spanish Conquest?
Montezuma II
How would you describe the Aztec Empire before Cortes?
Thriving/successful/at its peak
How many men did Cortes have?
530 men
What weapons did he have?
Horses, war dogs, muskets, swords, cannons.
What role did language play?
Translators were hugely important in diplomacy
How did the Aztecs view the Spanish weapons?
As mysterious/god like – “sticks that fired lightening”
What convinced Cortes to attack Tenochtitlán?
The support of other Aztec rulers
What % of Cortes army was Spanish at this point?
less than 5%
What was the name of the Aztecs capital city ?
Tenochtitlán
What was the new name of the Spanish Capital City
New Mexico
