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Hernando Cortes explored Mexico. Particularly the Mexican Plateau, where the land is flat, and there are many minerals. This was also the land inhabited by the Aztecs, the indigenous people of Central Mexico. The Aztecs had a huge empire that was very complex for the time. People paid "taxes" to the "government" in return for many benefits of being part of the Aztec empire, such as going to school. The Aztecs had a very large army with spears and big sticks they used a clubs, and Hernando Cortes had only one or two hundred men with him, and defeated the mighty Aztecs because his men had swords and guns, which are much more effective. There are many long-term effects of this, and they are that they speak Spanish in Mexico, and their religion is mainly Roman Catholic. If Hernando Cortes had not conquered the Aztecs, people in Mexico would probably speak the Nahuatl language, the language of the Aztecs, and the people would be the religion of the Aztecs, but I am not sure what that is called.
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Did hernan Cortes explore California?
Hernando Cortes explored California because he was looking for the next Aztec Empire. He wanted the same glory he received from finding that brilliant empire again. Many Spanish explorers after did the same thing, in North America only to fail. They wanted glory, and they wanted wealth. Very few were there for missionary purpose.
Did France hired Hernando Cortes?
Nope it was Spain who hired him.
What was Hernando Cortes hobbies?
his hobbies were to explore!!! :)
Why is Hernando Cortes importent?
he is important because he help a lot of people
How many men did Hernando de Cortes take with him?
There were about 700 men on his voyage
Who was Hernando exploring for?
Hernando Cortes explored for spain
What year Hernando Cortes explored?
he explored in 1521
Who explored with Hernando Cortes?
Velazquez in 1518
Where did Hernando Cortes explore on his jounery?
cortes explored the aztec empire in mexico
What was the present day area explored by Hernando Cortes?
he traveled 1504-1519
Who was the leader of the Aztec Indians when Hernando Cortes explored and conquered Mexico?
montezuma
When did Hernando Cortes start exploring?
Hernando Cortez first explored Mexico in 1519, conquering the Aztec civilization in 1521.
What risks did Hernando Cortes face?
Hernando de soto explored many places to discover land and gold and silver for many many years
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.
Which explorer explored mexico?
One extremely important Spanish explorer and conquistador, named Hernando Cortes, explored a good part of modern day Mexico.
Where did Hernando Cortes land?
he landed in yucatan
Why was Hernando Cortes sent to Mexico?
Hernando Cortes Was Sent To Mexico to Find Gold In The Land Of Aztecs.
