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Cortes found the Aztec civilization in the present-day Mexico region

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Q: What was the Spanish explorer Cortez looking for when he came to Mexico?
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Who was the spaniard who conquered the Aztecs in Mexico?

Hernan Cortez was the Spanish explorer and adventurer, not soldier, who conquered the Aztecs


Who was the spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec Indians of Mexico?

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Hernán Cortés is the Spanish explorer who encountered the Aztec Indians who were using cocoa beans. He first encountered the Aztecs in 1519 during his conquest of Mexico.


What Indian civilization did cortez defeat in Mexico?

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What was Cortez looking for in Mexico?

"God, gold and glory".


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Hernán Cortés was a Spanish explorer who is famous mainly for his march across Mexico and his conquering of the Aztec Empire in Mexico. Hernando Cortes was under the command of a man called Quintero.


Who did Hernando Cortez encounter in Mexico?

The Spanish explorer/conquistador encountered the Aztec Indians in Mexico. They had an advanced civilization but lacked certain items such as the wheel, guns and horses. The Aztecs were impressed by Cortez, however, he made enemies out of them by his high handed actions. He kidnapped their leader as example.


What Spanish explorer who came to Mexico in 1519 looking for wealth?

Hernan Cortes (1487-1545) qualifies as such.


Who was the spanish leader that invaded Mexico in the time of the Aztecs?

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What explorer conquered the Aztecs and Montezuma to take control of Mexico city?

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