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the Aztecs were demolished by Hernan Cortes. a spainard. all of the survivors were taken captive and sacrificed to the sun god
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When did Cortes take control of the Aztecs?
The Herman Cortez conquered the Aztec in the year of 1519.
Did cortez take over Mexico?
Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521, with the help of more than 200,000 Tlaxcalan allies -- who were bitter enemies of the Aztecs -- and a smallpox epidemic that decimated the Aztec population between 1519 and 1521. After the Fall of Tenochtitlan, central Mexico became part of the Spanish Empire, and Hernan Cortez became its first viceroy.
How long did the Maya take to build a temple?
It took about 15 years to build a regular Maya temple.
Who was Hernan Cortes and what was he famous for?
Hernando Cortez' was one of Spain's conquistadors and explorers who conquered the Aztec empire in much of what is now Mexico. This was around 1520. He gave to Spain an important base of colonial power and its gold and silver from the New World. With this base in Mexico, other Spanish conquistadors explored and - or conquered much of what is now the US Southwest up to and including California. Cortez' also helped another Spaniard, Vela'zquez, take control of the valuable island of Cuba. Mexico was also a starting point in a manner of speaking to the rest of the "Central American" lands and of course South America and the riches there.
Why did the Maya prefer to to capture people rather than take land when they fought wars?
dogs
What was an important responsibility of warriors in Aztec culture?
to take prisoners from conquered lands
What route did Hernando cortez take?
he traveled from Spain to Mexico and conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico in about 1520.
What did Cortez take?
Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztec area of central america and was one of the first coquestedors the went to the americas.
How did the Aztec strengthen their empire?
They assigned a governor to strictly rule conquered lands.
What did Cortes take away from the Mexican culture?
Everything. When Spanish conquistadores conquered Mexico in the 16th century, they destroyed everything that remained from the Aztec civilization: language, culture, religion and most of the traditions. They even killed the Aztec priests so that there couldn't be any uprisings on religious motives.
When did the Aztec's colonisataion take place?
The Aztec civilization originated around the 14th century in central Mexico. They built their capital city of Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco, which later became present-day Mexico City. The Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century, leading to the colonization of the region.
When did Cortes take control of the Aztecs?
The Herman Cortez conquered the Aztec in the year of 1519.
How Maya people take care of their children?
how Maya people take care of their children
How much gold did the spanish take from the Aztecs?
The Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century and seized large quantities of gold. Estimates vary, but it is believed that they took several thousand pounds of gold.
How long did it take the Aztec to build a pyramid?
55 years apparently according to an Aztec legend.....................................
A timeline for Maya angelou?
sorry we cannot do a timeline of Maya angelou it will take to long
Did the Aztec take out people hearts?
yes .
