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Explorer Series - Cortes Trivia Quiz

Some questions regarding Hernando Cortes, the man who brought down the Aztec Empire! Kindly note that Cortes is also spelt Cortez.

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ace_sodium

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,232

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hernando Cortes was born in which town? Hint

Mallorca

Medellin

Madrid

Madison Square Garden

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cortes took part in a Spanish conquest of Cuba in 1511. Who was the leader of the group? Hint

Diego Velazquez

George Lucas

Christopher Columbus

Pedro de Alvardo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortes first reached Tenochtitlan? Hint

Cuauhtemoc

Blanco

Montezuma

Tenochtitloc

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to some historians, the Aztecs believed that Cortes was actually a God. Which god? Hint

Cuauhtemoc

Schumacher

Tia Maria

Quetzalcoatl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Spanish king gave Cortes the title "marquis"? Hint

Charles I

Henry IV

Charles II

Babur

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Question 6 of 10

6. How were Jeronimo Aguilar and Malitzin important to Cortes?
Hint

They were his translators

None of these

They were his rulers of the various tribes in Mexico

They were the advisers of the King.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What 'explanation' did Cortes give to the Spanish king for wanting to conquer Mexico?
Hint

He told him that the indigenous people were not 'God-fearing' and he was waging a just war against them

He didn't offer any explanation.

He told him that the land had untold riches

He told him that the Mexicans attacked him and his base.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Aztecs were affected by a major disease, which seriously weakened their defences against the onslaught of Cortes and his army in 1521. Which disease?
Hint

Cholera

Measles

Smallpox

Rabies

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes attacked them in 1521?

Hint

Cuauhtemoc

Pocahontac

Montezuma

Kuliyupochuoc

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cortes took part in his last battle in 1541.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hernando Cortes was born in which town?

Answer: Medellin

Medellin is a Spanish town in Castille. He was born in 1485. When he was 14 years old, his parents moved to Salamanca (Spain).

2. Cortes took part in a Spanish conquest of Cuba in 1511. Who was the leader of the group?

Answer: Diego Velazquez

Velazquez later chose Cortes to lead an expedition to the Aztec land. After Cortes started to organise men, Velazquez became suspicious of him and tried to remove him from the command; but Cortes ignored him and sent sail to find the Aztec land. (Historians have varying opinions on what exactly happened here).

3. Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortes first reached Tenochtitlan?

Answer: Montezuma

Montezuma greeted them and showered upon them various gifts because he believed that Cortes was actually a God.

4. According to some historians, the Aztecs believed that Cortes was actually a God. Which god?

Answer: Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl was the most revered Aztec God. Several months after his visit, Velazquez sent his troops to arrest Cortes for disobedience; Cortes managed to persuade the troops to join him. When Cortes returned to Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs rebelled and Cortes had to retreat. However, in 1521 Cortes returned with a strong army to vanquish the Aztec empire.

5. Which Spanish king gave Cortes the title "marquis"?

Answer: Charles I

He also gave him the services of 23,000 Indians in Mexico. Cortes returned to Mexico in 1530 and continued with his exploration for 10 years. He returned to Spain in 1540 and remained there till his death.

6. How were Jeronimo Aguilar and Malitzin important to Cortes?

Answer: They were his translators

Jeronimo was a shipwreck survivor while Malitzin was a Mexican who spoke both Maya and Nahuatla.

7. What 'explanation' did Cortes give to the Spanish king for wanting to conquer Mexico?

Answer: He told him that the indigenous people were not 'God-fearing' and he was waging a just war against them

After he parted ways with Velazquez, he founded his own city, Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz and the town council(?) appointed him as the Chief Administrative Officer.

8. The Aztecs were affected by a major disease, which seriously weakened their defences against the onslaught of Cortes and his army in 1521. Which disease?

Answer: Smallpox

Cortes was a brillant tactican - before he attacked the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan in 1521; he cut off their supply of food and water. Did he employ biological warfare?

9. Who was the Emperor of the Aztecs when Cortes attacked them in 1521?

Answer: Cuauhtemoc

After the Aztecs were defeated, Cuauhtemoc was brought to Cortes, who tried his best to make the king reveal the secrets of Aztec treasures. In 1525, Cortes had Cuauhtemoc hanged.

10. Cortes took part in his last battle in 1541.

Answer: True

He was part of a Spanish attack on Algiers.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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