Question

a spanish conquistador named ______ conquered the aztecs and claimed mexico for spain
christopher columbus
hernando de soto
hernando cortéz
alonso álvarez de pineda
amerigo vespucci

Explanation:

Christopher Columbus is known for his voyages across the Atlantic. Hernando de Soto explored parts of the southeastern United States. Alonso Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Gulf Coast. Amerigo Vespucci's name is associated with the naming of America. Hernando Cortéz led the expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico.

Answer:

Hernando Cortéz