Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards. After initially welcoming Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors, tensions escalated, leading to a violent uprising against Montezuma, whom many saw as having betrayed the empire by allowing the Spaniards into Tenochtitlán. During this turmoil, Montezuma was attacked and ultimately died from his injuries.
Explain what led to the death of Montezuma.(1 point)
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Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortés.
Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.
Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.
Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortés.
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