Motecuhzoma (Moctezuma)
Definition
Motecuhzoma (also spelled Moctezuma) was the Aztec emperor who ruled during the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés. He is a significant historical figure in Mexican history.
Related terms
Conquistador: A conquistador refers to a Spanish conqueror or explorer who played a major role in the colonization of Latin America.
Tenochtitlan: Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, which is now present-day Mexico City.
Hernán Cortés: Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought about Spanish colonization in Mexico.
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AP Spanish Literature - 2.2 Visión de los vencidos: “Los presagios, según los informantes de Sahagún” – Miguel León-Portilla
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