Question

1. which spanish conquistador led the conquest of the aztec empire?

a. francisco pizarro
b. pedro menéndez de avilés
c. hernán cortés
d. junípero serra

Explanation:

To determine the Spanish Conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire, not the Aztec Empire.
• Option b: Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was involved in establishing Spanish settlements in Florida, not the Aztec conquest.
• Option c: Hernán Cortés led the Spanish expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
• Option d: Junípero Serra was a missionary who established missions in California, not related to the Aztec conquest.

Answer:

c. Hernán Cortés