FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
CORTES AND PIZARRO
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Question
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gifts of gold
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a human sacrifice
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a pyramid in Tenochtitlan
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an area of land to rule in the south
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Detailed explanation-1: -And when Moctezuma went to meet them at Huitzillan, he bestowed gifts on Cortés; he gave him flowers, he put necklaces on him; he hung garlands around him and put wreaths on his head.
Detailed explanation-2: -To stop the Spaniards, Moctezuma sent emissaries with gold, hoping Cortés would be satisfied and leave. Instead, the spectacle of the gold led the Spaniards to lust for more of the precious metal.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cortes heard of the gold and treasures of the Aztecs. He wanted to conquer them and take their treasure for Spain. He requested a meeting with the Aztec Emperor, Montezuma II, but was repeatedly turned down. He then decided to march to the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.
Detailed explanation-4: -While Aztec emperor, Montezuma had a famous confrontation with Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. He initially welcomed Cortés but, when unable to buy him off, laid a trap in Tenochtitlán. Cortés, however, took Montezuma prisoner, hoping to prevent an Aztec attack.
Detailed explanation-5: -Bringing gifts of gold which roused the Spaniards’ greed, the messengers brought word from the Aztec tlatoani (speaker) Moctecuhzoma Xocoyotzin, the powerful ruler who became known to history as Montezuma.