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Montezuma was taken prisoner by the Spanish and held captive for months while the Spanish ransacked the city of Tenochtitlan. What was the fate of Montezuma?

A
He escaped only to be cut down in battle.

B
He reasoned with the Spanish and got them to leave the city.

C
He died of old age while in the custody of Cortes.

D
He was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.

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the correct answer is D
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