Which one of the following European explorer conquered Mexico ?
- A. Vasco da Gama
- B. Bartholomew Diaz
- C. Magellan
- D. Hernán Cortés ✓
Correct Answer: D. Hernán Cortés
Explanation
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that conquered the Aztec Empire, claiming Mexico for the King of Castile in the early 16th century.
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