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Why did Montezuma treat the Spaniards as royalty when they arrived in Mexico City?
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∙ 9y ago
It is a common misconception that the Aztecs confused the Spanish conquistadors for gods. They actually knew Cortes and his men were actual men, but the Aztecs were marveled at their superior technology and appearance (white bearded men with iron armor, steel blades and horses). They initially approached them with caution, but during the Main Temple Massacre (May 20, 1520) the conquistadors showed their predatory nature.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo. There is a common misconception stating that Aztecs confused the Spaniards for gods; in fact the Aztecs knew they were men, but were curious to find out what were their motives.
Montezuma treated them as guests of honor. Unfortunately, Cortes and his conquistadors were greedy conquerors in search for gold and ultimately destroyed the Aztec empire.
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Who was the leader of the Aztecs when the Europeans first arrived in the area?
Moctezuma Xocoyotzin
Who was the Aztec emperor at the time Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico?
Cortes overthrew the Aztec ruler Montezuma II.
Did Montezuma give gifts to Spaniards?
Yes, Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, gave gifts to the Spaniards, namely Hernan Cortes, when they arrived in Mexico in the early 16th century. These gifts included gold, jewels, and other valuable items. Montezuma believed that Cortes and his men were gods or representatives of gods and wanted to appease them. However, this act ultimately led to the downfall of the Aztec Empire as the Spaniards were motivated by greed and eventually conquered the Aztecs.
How many Spaniards arrived in Mexico 1519?
400 conquistadores
Who was king of the Aztec empire when the conquistador arrived in Mexico?
the king was Montezuma II
Who was the the king of Aztec empire when the conquistadors arrived in Mexico?
the king was Montezuma II
Who was the king of the Aztecs empire when the conquistadors arrived in Mexico?
the king was Montezuma II
Who was the ruler of the Aztecs when Cortes arrived in Mexico?
Emperor Montezuma Xocoyotzin (1466-1520)
What was the historical significance of the Aztec emperor Moctezuma?
Montezuma was the ruler of the Aztec emporer in the early 1500's until Hernan Cortes arrived from Peru in 1519 and was attacked by the Aztec empire because he held Montezuma for ransom and killed him after he was delivered the ransom. The Spaniards defeated the Aztecs and took control of Mexico.
Who was the ruler of the Aztec civilization when Cortes arrived in Mexico?
Emperor Montezuma Xocoyotzin (1466-1520)
Who lead the Aztecs when the europeans first arrived in Mexico?
Montezuma II (1466 - 1520) qualified as such.
What Indian civilization was living in what is now Mexico City before the Spaniards arrived in the New World?
The Aztec Civilization did.
