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Question: What is the historical significance of Montezuma , the ruler of the aztec empire !?
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He was the ruler when Cortez arrived in Mexico!. He first greeted Cortez, but later Cortez took him hostage and held him for a ransom of gold!. Even though the ransom was paid, Cortez killed him!. With his death came the decline of the Aztec empire!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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