History GCSE
Cuauhtémoc
What Cuauhtémoc means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cuauhtémoc
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The new emperor under whom the defenders fought fiercely, captured while attempting to flee, leading to the formal Aztec surrender.
Topics that use Cuauhtémoc
- Option P1: Key topic 2: The conquistadors, 1513–c1528 - 2 The conquest of Mexico (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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