Montezuma II, the Aztec emperor, died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards. After initially meeting Hernán Cortés and allowing the Spaniards to enter Tenochtitlán, tensions grew between the indigenous population and the Spanish conquistadors. As resentment towards the Spanish presence increased, Montezuma attempted to calm his people, but he was seen as weak and a traitor. During an uprising against the Spanish in 1520, he was struck by stones or arrows thrown by his own subjects and later 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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