Cortés: his expedition to Mexico and first encounter with the Aztecs, February 1519 to April 1519 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year did Cortés sail to Santo Domingo to seek fortune?
In which year did Cortés sail to Santo Domingo to seek fortune?
1504
What occupation did Cortés work as in Azúa for several years?
What occupation did Cortés work as in Azúa for several years?
Notary
In which year did Velazquez choose Cortés to lead an expedition to the mainland?
In which year did Velazquez choose Cortés to lead an expedition to the mainland?
1518
On what date did Cortés set sail on his expedition?
On what date did Cortés set sail on his expedition?
18 November 1518
When did Cortés win his battle against the Maya of Potochan?
When did Cortés win his battle against the Maya of Potochan?
24 March 1519
What role did Malinche have for Cortés?
What role did Malinche have for Cortés?
Interpreter
What does 'Vera Cruz' mean?
What does 'Vera Cruz' mean?
The True Cross
Who was the Aztec emperor that sent emissaries to Cortés?
Who was the Aztec emperor that sent emissaries to Cortés?
Moctezuma II
Which indigenous group made an alliance with Cortés?
Which indigenous group made an alliance with Cortés?
Totonacs
What gifts did the Aztecs send to dissuade Cortés from marching to Tenochtitlan?
What gifts did the Aztecs send to dissuade Cortés from marching to Tenochtitlan?
Gold and cloth