Key events of the conquest (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What years did the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire take place?
What years did the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire take place?
1519-1521
Which three strategies did Cortés use to conquer the Aztec Empire?
Which three strategies did Cortés use to conquer the Aztec Empire?
Strategic alliances, deception, force
Which indigenous tribe provided Cortés with 1000 warriors?
Which indigenous tribe provided Cortés with 1000 warriors?
Tlaxcalans
What did Montezuma do when he heard about Cortés's coastal alliances?
What did Montezuma do when he heard about Cortés's coastal alliances?
Sent gifts & invited him to visit
Through which sacred city did the Aztecs suggest Cortés travel?
Through which sacred city did the Aztecs suggest Cortés travel?
Cholula
Approximately how many people did the Spanish kill in the Cholula massacre?
Approximately how many people did the Spanish kill in the Cholula massacre?
3000
What was the strategic purpose of the Cholula massacre?
What was the strategic purpose of the Cholula massacre?
Demonstrate military power & create fear
How did Cortés establish control after arriving in Tenochtitlan?
How did Cortés establish control after arriving in Tenochtitlan?
Took Montezuma prisoner as puppet king
In April 1520, how many soldiers did Velázquez send to arrest Cortés?
In April 1520, how many soldiers did Velázquez send to arrest Cortés?
1000
Who did Cortés leave in charge of Tenochtitlan when he left?
Who did Cortés leave in charge of Tenochtitlan when he left?
Pedro de Alvarado
What action by Alvarado triggered the Aztec uprising?
What action by Alvarado triggered the Aztec uprising?
Killing nobles at a religious ceremony
When was the Night of Tears when the Aztecs drove out the Spanish?
When was the Night of Tears when the Aztecs drove out the Spanish?
June 1520
On what date did Tenochtitlan finally surrender to the Spanish?
On what date did Tenochtitlan finally surrender to the Spanish?
13 August 1521