Expedition to Mexico, 1519 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Hernán Cortés lead his expedition to Mexico?
In which year did Hernán Cortés lead his expedition to Mexico?
1519
What did explorers bring back in 1518 that sparked Spanish interest in Mexico?
What did explorers bring back in 1518 that sparked Spanish interest in Mexico?
Gold and silver objects
What was one religious motivation for the Spanish expedition to Mexico?
What was one religious motivation for the Spanish expedition to Mexico?
Spreading Christianity
What position did Diego Velázquez hold?
What position did Diego Velázquez hold?
Governor of Cuba
How many ships did Cortés take when he left Cuba?
How many ships did Cortés take when he left Cuba?
11 ships
What did Cortés plan to do in Mexico, contrary to his orders?
What did Cortés plan to do in Mexico, contrary to his orders?
Settle permanently on mainland
Who was the emperor of the Aztec Empire in 1519?
Who was the emperor of the Aztec Empire in 1519?
Montezuma
How did the Aztec tribute system work?
How did the Aztec tribute system work?
Leaders paid tribute and supplied warriors
Approximately how many people lived in Tenochtitlan?
Approximately how many people lived in Tenochtitlan?
300,000 people
In which month of 1519 did Cortés formally land in Mexico?
In which month of 1519 did Cortés formally land in Mexico?
March 1519
What military advantages helped the Spanish win at Tabasco River?
What military advantages helped the Spanish win at Tabasco River?
Horses and artillery
What important role did Malinche play for Cortés?
What important role did Malinche play for Cortés?
Mistress and interpreter