Lesson 6, Hernan Cortez, 3rd reading

Where was the Aztec Empire located?

• Near the ocean

• In a city built on a lake

• In the desert

• On a mountain

What did Hernán Cortés want when he arrived in Mexico?

• Gold and fame

• Build a house

• Find new friends

• Become a famous explorer

What did Cortés bring with him to Mexico?

• Soldiers, horses, and weapons

• Clothes and toys

• Books and maps

• Food and water

Who helped Cortés communicate with the local people?

• A Spanish soldier

• Montezuma

• A farmer

• A Nahua woman named Marina

What were the Aztecs known for that shocked the Spaniards?

• Making delicious food

• Performing human sacrifices

• Building tall buildings

• Dancing and singing

Which disease spread among the Aztecs and weakened them?

• Influenza

• Chickenpox

• Cough

• Smallpox

What happened to Tenochtitlan in 1521?

• It was transformed into a park

• It fell to the Spaniards

• It became a museum

• It was never found

What did Cortés do to prevent his soldiers from leaving?

• He burned his ships

• He took their weapons

• He hid their food

• He locked them up

What did the Spaniards face from the Aztecs after taking control?

• A rebellion

• A parade

• A celebration

• A friendship

What did Cortés send to Spain after his victory?

• News of his conquest

• Gold and silver

• Letters about his adventure

• Photos of the Aztecs