What does Montezuma think about Cortez? An unnerving series of coincidences led Montezuma to believe that
perhaps Cortés was the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl
, who had promised to return one day to reclaim his kingdom. Quetzalcoatl, “the feathered serpent,” stood for the solar light, the morning star.
How did Montezuma feel about Cortés?
Montezuma felt it would be best to meet Cortés in his own city on his own terms
. Montezuma believed he could convince the Spanish to become allies with him. Montezuma wanted to avoid outright war before gaining additional information about Spanish intentions.
Why was Montezuma afraid of Cortés?
What did Moctezuma say to Cortés?
What did Cortez do Montezuma?
Who did Montezuma think Cortés was?
An unnerving series of coincidences led Montezuma to believe that perhaps Cortés was
the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl
, who had promised to return one day to reclaim his kingdom. Quetzalcoatl, “the feathered serpent,” stood for the solar light, the morning star.
What does the Aztec king believe about Cortés?
Many within the Aztec Empire came to believe that
Cortés was Quetzalcoatl the god who would return to overthrow the god Tezcatlipoca
, who demanded human sacrifice.
What prompted Montezuma to object to Cortés actions?
What prompted Montezuma to object to Cortes’ actions?
Cortes destroyed a statue with Huitzilopotchli’s face on it
, causing Montezuma to get angry.
What happened when Cortés tried to embrace Montezuma?
Cortés placed a necklace of pearls and cut glass around the neck of Montezuma, but was
held back by two lords
when he tried to embrace the emperor. The Aztecs led the Spaniards into the heart of the city where Montezuma showered them with more gifts and then quartered them in sumptous apartments.
Was Montezuma a good person?
He Was a Great Warrior and General
Montezuma was a brave warrior in the field as well as a skilled general. If he had never shown great personal bravery on the battlefield, he never would have been considered for Tlatoani in the first place.
Why did Moctezuma give Cortés gifts?
Who did Montezuma think Cortés was and why was he so passive towards him Site 2?
Did the Aztecs think the Spaniards were gods?
The Spanish Conquistadors were led by Hernan Cortes.
The Aztecs first thought the Spanish were gods due to their light skin and dark hair
. The Aztecs would pay the Spanish gold and other gifts to celebrate them. The Spanish saw these riches and realized they wanted more but were outnumbered by the Aztecs.
When did Cortés meet Montezuma?
“On
November 8, 1519
, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
What did Cortés call the Aztecs?
Cortés had heard of the Aztecs (also known as
the Mexica
) and knew that they, and their leader Montezuma II (also spelled Moctezuma), were a primary force in Mexico.
How did Cortés capture Montezuma?
Capture of Montezuma
A Spanish garrison left on the coast had been attacked by some representatives of the Mexica and several of them were killed.
Cortes arranged a meeting with Montezuma, accused him of planning the attack, and took him into custody
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What did Cortés do when he met Montezuma the Aztec ruler?
Did the Aztecs think the conquistadors were gods?
What did the Aztecs call the Spanish?
What happened when Cortés tried to embrace Montezuma?
Cortés placed a necklace of pearls and cut glass around the neck of Montezuma, but was
held back by two lords
when he tried to embrace the emperor. The Aztecs led the Spaniards into the heart of the city where Montezuma showered them with more gifts and then quartered them in sumptous apartments.
What prompted Montezuma to object to Cortés actions?
Why do you think Moctezuma had such an intense reaction to the arrival of these foreigners?
He felt fear because he connected the Spanish arrival with strange signs seen in his empire in recent times
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