Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire

The video recounts the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, led by Hernán Cortés and chronicled by Bernal Díaz del Castillo. It details the journey from Spain to Mexico, the formation of alliances with indigenous groups, and the battles against the Aztecs. The narrative culminates in the fall of Tenochtitlan, marking the end of the Aztec Empire. Through Díaz's eyes, we see the human aspects of the conquest, including the ambitions and fears of the soldiers and the pivotal roles played by indigenous allies and women. The conquest is portrayed as a monumental event that changed the course of history.

Who is the author of the firsthand account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Montezuma

• Bernal Diaz del Castillo

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

In what year did Hernán Cortés set sail for Mexico?

• 1500

• 1521

• 1519

• 1492

What was the name of the Aztec capital city that Cortés and his men learned about?

• Chichen Itza

• Tenochtitlan

• Teotihuacan

• Cuzco

What was the key strategy used by Cortés to advance into the Aztec Empire?

• Bribing Aztec officials

• Forming alliances with native groups

• Using advanced weaponry

• Building a large fleet

What did the Aztecs initially offer to the Spaniards upon their arrival in Tenochtitlan?

• Slaves

• Land

• Gold

• Weapons

What event is referred to as 'La Noche Triste'?

• The night the Aztec Empire fell

• The night Montezuma was killed

• The night the Spaniards fled Tenochtitlan

• The night Cortés was captured

What was the ultimate fate of Tenochtitlan?

• It remained independent

• It was abandoned

• It was conquered and destroyed

• It became a Spanish ally

Who was the Aztec emperor during the Spanish conquest?

• Pachacuti

• Cuauhtémoc

• Montezuma

• Atahualpa

What role did indigenous allies play in the Spanish conquest?

• They were ignored by the Spaniards

• They provided military support

• They were used as translators

• They led the Spanish to gold

What does Bernal Diaz's account emphasize about the conquest?

• The technological superiority of the Spaniards

• The personal experiences of the soldiers

• The wealth gained from the conquest

• The glory of the Spanish Empire