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What did Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes' find when he arrived in Mexico in 1519?
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Spanish explorer Hernando Cortes' arrived in what is now called Mexico, for anthropology purposes, it was Mesoamerica, he found it to be occupied by a great number of ethnic groups with highly distinctive cultures and languages. Even languages that did not seem to fit into the territory where he established his base of operations. The most engaging civilization he discovered was the Aztec empire.
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∙ 13y agoIt did not contain Seven Cities of Gold.
If it did contain precious metals they were well hidden.
New Mexico was a pleasant place but arid.
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∙ 13y agoThe Spanish found the Aztecs. This gave them souls to convert to their religion, and they took the Aztecs gold. The Aztecs had a lot of gold.
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∙ 13y agoThe Aztec and Maya civilizations.
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Who Led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec empire of Mexico in the first quarter of the sixteenth century?
The Spanish explorer and conquistador responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire was Hernando Cortes.
Which explorer explored mexico?
One extremely important Spanish explorer and conquistador, named Hernando Cortes, explored a good part of modern day Mexico.
Did hernan cortes have a fake foot?
It is not known if Hernando Cortez had a fake foot or not. Hernando Cortez is most known for being a Spanish explorer.
When did Hernando Cortes travel to south America?
He arrived in 1519.
What was Hernando Cortes occupation before he was an explorer?
What did corte`sdo before he became an explorer
Who was the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec?
Hernando Cortes.
Is Hernando Cortes an American explorer?
Hernando Cortes was a conquistador and an excellent explorer.
What countries did Hernando Cortes explore for?
Hernando Cortes explored and conquered Mexico on behalf of Spain. He is most known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The capital city of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, is now modern-day Mexico City.
Did Hernando Cortes come from Spain?
Yes he is a spanish explorer and he was born in medellin
Who Led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec empire of Mexico in the first quarter of the sixteenth century?
The Spanish explorer and conquistador responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire was Hernando Cortes.
What Spanish explorer arrived at Tenochtitlan in 1519?
Hernan Cortes arrived on November 8, 1519.
Which explorer explored mexico?
One extremely important Spanish explorer and conquistador, named Hernando Cortes, explored a good part of modern day Mexico.
Did hernan cortes have a fake foot?
It is not known if Hernando Cortez had a fake foot or not. Hernando Cortez is most known for being a Spanish explorer.
Who was the spanish explorer that conqered the Aztecs?
The Conquistador Hernando Cortes who conquered the Aztecs on August 13, 1521.
What explorer concord the Aztecs?
Hernando Cortes
What years did Hernando Cortes explorer?
1586-1591
When did Hernando Cortes travel to south America?
He arrived in 1519.
