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Conquest of the Americas — Quiz

Question 4 • World History

Which leader was imprisoned by Cortés?

Answer
A
Columbus
B
Pizarro
C
Atahualpa
D
Moctezuma II

Explanation

Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire and took Moctezuma II prisoner in Tenochtitlan. Atahualpa was captured by Francisco Pizarro, not Cortés, so the correct choice is Moctezuma II.

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