Question

• Spanish conquistador
• captured the Aztec emperor Montezuma in 1519
• defeated the Aztec Empire in 1521

Which person is described in the box above?
A.
Hernando Cortes
B.
Francisco Pizarro
C.
Christopher Columbus
D.
Juan Ponce de Leon

Answer 1

The person described in the box is A. Hernando Cortes. He is known for capturing the Aztec emperor Montezuma and defeating the Aztec Empire.