•Explain what led to the death of Montezuma. (i point)
• Montezuma died in a battle with Pedro de Alvarado while Cortés was away taking care of other business.
• Montezuma was killed by his own people during his initial meeting with Cortes.
• Montezuma died from illness after his initial meeting with Cortes.
• Montezuma died as a result of injuries sustained at the hands of his own people during an Aztec revolt against the Spaniards.