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History GK · Q122

World History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 122

Q122

Hernan Cortez was a Conquistador from

A.
England
B.
Holland
C.
Portugal
D.
Spain
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Hernán Cortes was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain. He first set sail to the New World at the age of 19. Cortés later joined an expedition to Cuba. In 1518, he set off to explore Mexico.