Cortez
A short, informative biography

Cortez and the Aztecs
This middle school web page quickly introduces the Aztecs and Cortez, but the information is helpful and a map and link to excellent web sites is included. 

Hernando Cortez
A short biography of Cortez written by high school students! Look for the four illustrations of Cortez at different times in his life. 

Conquistadors- Cortes
This excellent website from PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service) has hundreds of illustrations to go along with the story of Cortes and the Aztecs.  If you want to know all of the details of Cortes's conquering of the Aztec empire, then click on the Aztec symbols and follow the arrow links.  See if you can find the links to the Hernán Cortés video clip and the mind-boggling Aztec Scroll.  

Hernanado Cortés
This page has a lengthy biography of Hernando Cortés.

Hernando Cortez: Spanish Soldier and Explorer
This short biography lists all of the main details of Cortez's life . 

European Voyages of Exploration Aztec Empire
This detailed, but short, biography of Cortez's assault on the Aztec Empire has information about the importance of this conquest for Spain. 

Spain (World Book Encyclopedia)
Basic encyclopedia information about Spain. 

All About Spain (Culture)
A colorful web site that connects to useful information by subject and region of Spain. 

Spanish Food
This online Spanish food catalog gives you an idea of what kinds of Spanish food is available now  to purchase and eat. 

Spanish-English Bilingual Food Glossary
Discover the Spanish and English name for Spanish food products. 

Spain (Reino de Espana)
Simple information about Spain (CultureGrams).

Spain (CountryWatch)
More information about Mexico. See the "Social Overview" section for "Cultural Etiquette" and learn about cultural "dos and don'ts."

Mexico (Estados Unidos Mexicanos)
Simple information about Mexico (CultureGrams).

Mexico (CountryWatch)
More information about Mexico. See the "Social Overview" section for "Cultural Etiquette" and learn about cultural "dos and don'ts."

Mexico (World Book Encyclopedia)
Basic information about Mexico.

The Ancient Aztecs
Excellent site for learning everything you ever wanted to know about the Aztecs. You can find information here about Rulers, Religious Beliefs, Aztec Life, Culture, Technology, and the Spanish Conquest (when Cortez came). You can also use the special Glossary to look up meanings of Aztec words and hear the pronunciations. The Links in the Resources section will take you to many other Aztec related sites. Plus, you can have fun doing Aztec crossword puzzles and an Aztec scavenger hunt.

Aztecs
This page has an excellent map of ancient Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala and the locations of Aztec and Mayan areas. At the bottom of the page you can also find good links to the Aztec Calendar-Sun Stone, Creational Story, Culture, Current Archaeological Discoveries, Emperors, Gods-Religion, History, and Pyramids-Temples.

Mexican Images
Superb pictures of indigenous Mexican culture.

Aztecs
Good links to Aztec culture (including Nahuatl poetry and music, the Aztec Calendar, the people, history, Aztec temples, Teotihuacán and Quetzalcoatl).

Aztec
This site describes Aztec culture. Just click on a link!

The Aztecs-Mexicas
This site gives a short history and many useful links to Aztec culture.

Aztec
This page has simple information (history, language, etc.) about Aztec culture.

The Aztecs
A one-paragraph short history of the Aztecs.

Aztec Game
A game that takes you deep into the Aztec world.

Montezuma II
Short biography about Montezuma II's life (Brittanica Student Encyclopedia).

Montezuma II
More difficult biography (Encyclopedia Brittanica).

Montezuma II
Short biography about Moctezuma (World Book Encyclopedia).

Dictionary
Dictionary Search gives you access to more than 125,000 entries.