Hernan Cortes

After leaving Spain in 1504, where did Hernan Cortes first travel before eventually reaching Cuba?

• Florida

• Hispaniola

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico

What drastic measure did Cortes take to ensure his troops were committed to establishing a colony in Mexico and could not retreat?

• He executed all deserters.

• He scuttled his ships.

• He burned all their supplies.

• He promised them vast riches.

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What event led to the death of Montezuma, the Aztec Emperor, during Cortes's presence in Tenochtitlan?

• He was executed by Cortes.

• He was killed by a rock thrown by rioting protesters.

• He died of a disease brought by the Spanish.

• He committed suicide after being taken hostage.

From the indigenous perspective, how is Hernan Cortes primarily remembered?

• As a liberator from Aztec rule.

• As a mass murderer.

• As a fair and just governor.

• As a skilled diplomat.