HISTORY
THE AMERICAS PREHISTORYAD 1570
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Question
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Montezuma
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Emperor of the Aztecs who warred with the Spanish
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Chief of the Anasazi
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Leader of the Spanish expeditions
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Creator of the mighty Mexican empire
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The General History of the Things of New Spain, contains an Aztec version of Montezuma’s death. Translators of the volume note that almost all native sources say that Montezuma was stabbed or strangled by the Spaniards, while the Spaniards say he died due to the stoning.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why is Montezuma II significant? 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.
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