REVIEW- Cortes and the Aztecs

UNIT 4: Cortes and the Aztecs- Arrange the events in order

A. Journey from Vera Cruz to Tenochtitlan: Cortes and his expedition made their way towards Tenochtitlan, joined by tribes who resented the rule of the Aztecs. They also defeated other tribes to pass safely through their territory.

B. Capture of Montezuma: Cortes became worried that Montezuma might change his mind about allowing them to stay peacefully in the city, so he captured him and kept him prisoner.

C. Arrival: Upon arrival, Cortes and his force were astonished by the city, which was unlike anything they had seen before in Europe. Montezuma came out to meet them and offered no resistance, inviting the Spaniards back to the city to rest and eat.

D. Control of the City: Cortes was now in control of the city and the Aztec people, and he and his men often went in search of gold in Tenochtitlan and other towns.

E. EXPEDITION: In 1519, Hernan Cortes  was chosen to lead an expedition in search of the wealth of the Aztecs. He was accompanied by a captured woman named Dona Marina, who was invaluable as an interpreter. He founded a settlement called Vera Cruz and planned an attack on the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan from this location.

• A. Journey from Vera Cruz to Tenochtitlan: Cortes and his expedition made their way towards Tenochtitlan, joined by tribes who resented the rule of the Aztecs. They also defeated other tribes to pass safely through their territory.

• C. Arrival: Upon arrival, Cortes and his force were astonished by the city, which was unlike anything they had seen before in Europe. Montezuma came out to meet them and offered no resistance, inviting the Spaniards back to the city to rest and eat.

• E. EXPEDITION: In 1519, Hernan Cortes  was chosen to lead an expedition in search of the wealth of the Aztecs. He was accompanied by a captured woman named Dona Marina, who was invaluable as an interpreter. He founded a settlement called Vera Cruz and planned an attack on the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan from this location.

• B. Capture of Montezuma: Cortes became worried that Montezuma might change his mind about allowing them to stay peacefully in the city, so he captured him and kept him prisoner.

• D. Control of the City: Cortes was now in control of the city and the Aztec people, and he and his men often went in search of gold in Tenochtitlan and other towns.

Who led the expedition in search of the wealth of the Aztecs?

• Vera Cruz

• Doña Marina

• Montezuma

• Hernan Cortes

Answer explanation

Hernan Cortes led the expedition in search of the wealth of the Aztecs.

What settlement did Cortes found before planning an attack on Tenochtitlan?

• Dona Marina

• Vera Cruz

• Aztec capital

• Montezuma

Answer explanation

Cortes founded Vera Cruz before planning an attack on Tenochtitlan, making it the correct settlement choice.

Why did Cortes capture Montezuma?

• To offer him a gift

• To make him a leader

• To seek his advice

• To keep him as a prisoner

Answer explanation

Cortes captured Montezuma to keep him as a prisoner, not for any other reasons like offering a gift, making him a leader, or seeking his advice.

What was the reaction of Montezuma upon the arrival of Cortes?

• Offered no resistance

• Surrendered without a fight

• Attacked them immediately

• Fled the city

Answer explanation

Montezuma offered no resistance upon the arrival of Cortes, making the correct answer choice 'Offered no resistance'.

What was the role of Dona Marina in Cortes' expedition?

• Interpreter

• Cook

• Warrior

• Navigator

Answer explanation

Dona Marina served as an interpreter in Cortes' expedition, facilitating communication between the Spanish and indigenous peoples.

What did Cortes and his men often search for in Tenochtitlan and other towns?

• Shelter

• Food

• Weapons

• Gold

Answer explanation

Cortes and his men often searched for gold in Tenochtitlan and other towns, making it the correct answer choice.

What did Cortes do to ensure Montezuma's cooperation?

• Captured him

• Killed him

• Bribed him

• Ignored him

Answer explanation

Cortes captured Montezuma to ensure his cooperation, as mentioned in the historical context.

What was the reaction of the tribes towards Cortes' expedition?

• Warned them

• Joined them

• Attacked them

• Ignored them

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Joined them' because the tribes initially welcomed Cortes' expedition and even allied with him against the Aztecs.

What did Cortes and his force find astonishing about Tenochtitlan?

• City destroyed by war

• City similar to European cities

• City ruled by women

• City unlike anything seen in Europe

Answer explanation

Cortes and his force found Tenochtitlan astonishing because it was unlike anything seen in Europe, not destroyed by war, similar to European cities