Hernan Cortes Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was he born?
A
1485 in Spain
2
Q
When did he die?
A
1547
3
Q
What did he do before he started sailing?
A
Spanish conquistador (soldier and adventurer)
4
Q
Who were his sponsors?
A
Governor of Cuba, the king and queen of Spain
5
Q
What were his motives?
A
- Defeat the Aztec empire in Mexico and bring back gold
2. Claim land for Spain
6
Q
What were his dates of exploration?
A
1519-1521
7
Q
What was his route of exploration?
A
Spain across the Atlantic to Mexico. By land through Mexico
8
Q
What was his impact?
A
- Wiped out an entire civilization of aztecs by killing them and spreading disease
- Tricked the aztecs into giving him gold
- Spain now ruled all of Mexico
- Found chocolate
